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Food prices are rising, the currency's value is falling and investor confidence is shaken.

Agnes Sithole became an unlikely hero after her husband of nearly 50 years tried to sell their home.

As Strictly prepares to return to our screens next month another South African dancer has joined the professionals.

Nairobi is notorious for its traffic jams but this was the worst many residents can remember.

The community paid a ransom and even bought motorbikes for the kidnappers, the head teacher says.