The comedian who became Malawi’s vice-president

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Michael Usi replaces his mentor Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash earlier this month.

Comedian-turned-politician sworn in as Malawi’s VP

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Michael Usi replaces his mentor Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash earlier this month.

Niger pulls French firm’s permit for big uranium mine

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The move comes amid strained relations between France and Niger's military government.

Gay sex ban in Namibia ruled unconstitutional

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In a landmark ruling, laws banning same-sex acts between men are ruled unconstitutional.

Anger after protester shot dead at Kenya anti-tax demos

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The 29-year-old is the first person to die in the youth-led demonstrations against tax-hikes.

Chimpanzees ‘self-medicate’ with healing plants

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Wild chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to eat when they are sick or injured, a study says.

Passion, pilots and panache: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Passion, pilots and panache: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Passion, pilots and panache: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Attack on army base fuels Burkina Faso mutiny rumours

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A deadly attack in the north has snowballed into speculation soldiers tried to usurp Capt Traoré.