Four appear in court over fatal Kenya gas blast

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The explosion in a densely populated neighbourhood in the capital killed six people last week.

Afcon semi-finals: Nigeria v South Africa – watch & follow text updates

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Watch live and follow text updates from both Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, starting with Nigeria v South Africa.

Nigerian pastor arrested over alleged $1m fraud

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Theo O Ebonyi, accused of swindling his followers and others, dismisses news of his arrest as fake.

Is Senegal’s democracy under threat?

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The west African nation has never had a coup but many are worried that recent unrest could escalate.

Senegal on the brink after elections postponed

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Senegal is seen as a bastion of democracy in West Africa, yet its polls were delayed with three weeks to go.

Spice islands of Zanzibar running out of beer

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There are fears the alcohol shortage could hit the Indian Ocean islands' tourism sector

Tyla’s Grammy win fuels South Africa-Nigeria rivalry

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South Africa's Tyla beats four Nigerian stars at the Grammys, as the rivals prepare for the Afcon semi-final.

UK warns of risk of famine in Ethiopia

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James Landale travels with the UK Africa minister to northern Ethiopia, where the situation is deteriorating.

Africa Live: Tyla shines as Nigeria stars miss out in Grammy glory

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South African singer Tyla wins the inaugural Best African Music Performance, edging out Nigeria's Burna Boy and Davido - and more stories

Ivory Coast ‘mental strength’ praised as redemption awaits

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Ivory Coast interim coach Emerse Fae praises the team's "mental strength" with one of sport's great comebacks in the offing for the hosts at the Africa Cup of Nations.