Gervinho replaces Kalou for Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast coach Marc Wilmots recalls China-based Gervinho to replace the injured Salomon Kalou for their upcoming matches.

Could South Africa be bruised by a bad Brexit deal?

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The BBC's Karen Allen explores the consequences of Brexit for companies in South Africa.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool in talks with Roma for Egypt forward

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Liverpool are holding talks with Roma about signing Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, after having a £28m bid turned down.

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe woos youth vote

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The president holds first of 10 nationwide youth rallies ahead of next year's election.

Why is peace in South Sudan so elusive?

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David Shearer, head of the UN mission in South Sudan, on the challenges for peace.

Back to the polls

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Why are voters in Lesotho trekking to the polls for the third time since 2012?

Afro Fiesta sing for political change in DR Congo

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Afro Fiesta are from Democratic Republic of Congo but are based in South Africa. Their music is heavily political - especially in relation to their home country.

Global diarrhoea deaths down by a third

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Half a million children still die each year, with India and Nigeria among the most affected.

Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Uganda investigates vanished ivory haul

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Authorities probe how over a tonne of ivory went missing from government stores.