Thabo Bester: South Africa’s ‘Facebook rapist’ deported from Tanzania

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Tanzania deports the rapist and murderer who faked his death in jail, and was at large for a year.

France’s plan to crack down on Indian Ocean migration

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Desperate to reach Mayotte, Christian Ally Moussa boarded a small fishing boat in Madagascar.

Ghana first to approve ‘world-changer’ malaria vaccine

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The vaccine - R21 - was up to 80% effective in early-stage clinical trials.

The bean that could change the taste of coffee

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How researchers are pinning their hopes on a climate-resilient coffee species.

Kenya-UK defence deal: MPs amend rule over prosecuting UK troops

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British troops can now be tried for murder committed against Kenyans in Kenya.

Viewpoint: East Africa’s battle over culture and homosexuality

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The anti-gay sentiment in East Africa is a convenient distraction for leaders, argues Sammy Awami.

Thabo Bester: South Africa celebrity doctor’s father charged over rapist’s escape

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The father of Nandipha Magudumana appears in court in South Africa over Thabo Bester's prison breakout.

African cricket wants to avoid Hundred ‘rivalry’ despite calendar clash

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Organisers of continent's new T20 franchise competition looking at slot in the calendar that could clash with England's Hundred.

Europe migrant crisis: Italian state of emergency to tackle migrant boats

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The six-month measure comes as thousands of migrants land in Italy in three days.

Ethiopia’s Amhara region hit by protests over move to dissolve regional forces

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Tens of thousands of people demonstrate in Amhara against the decision to scrap regional forces.