Under-fire Zimbabwe president names new army chief

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It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.

Superfans and spiderman: Africa’s top shots

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

Superfans and spiderman: Africa’s top shots

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

Crew questioned after Red Sea submarine sinks killing six

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Details of the victims have not yet been released, but two children were reported among the dead.

Six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea

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Another 39 people were rescued after the vessel sank in the Red Sea on Thursday morning.

Reporter who sued MP and won $18m hopeful he will pocket the money

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But Ghanaian investigative journalist tells the BBC that the message his victory sends is more important.

‘We will be vindicated’ – Anas wins $18m defamation case

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Anas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures.

One million children could die if US cuts funding, charity warns

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The US is reported to be planning to cut funding to Gavi, which pays for childhood vaccines.

One million children could die if US cuts funding, charity warns

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The US is reported to be planning to cut funding to Gavi, which pays for childhood vaccines.

Egypt submarine sinking: What we know so far

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Six people have died after the submarine sank near Hurghada, a popular tourist destination.