Allies abandon South Africa President Jacob Zuma

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South Africa's powerful trades union federation and ANC stalwarts call for President Zuma to step down.

Two French youth internationals commit to Ivory Coast

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The Ivory Coast football federation persuades two French youth internationals to commit to playing for the Elephants at senior level.

Peter Odemwingie: Ex-Nigeria striker set for Indonesian test

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Former Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is aiming to roll back the years after completing a move to Indonesian club Madura United.

US withdraws funding for United Nations Population Fund

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The agency says the move is based on an "erroneous claim" that it backs a China abortion programme.

Flying rhinos

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As 12 endangered rhinos are flown to a new home - what does it take to shift a beast across borders?

Flying rhinos

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As 12 endangered rhinos are flown to a new home - what does it take to shift a beast across borders?

‘Sahelian nightmare’

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Expanding their reach, jihadists are turning northern Burkina Faso into their latest stronghold.

Tunisia nightclub closed after Muslim call to prayer dance remix

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A European DJ causes offence after playing a dance remix of the Muslim call to prayer at a nightclub.

‘I face prejudice’

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Isabel dos Santos, the eldest daughter of Angola's president and one of the richest women in Africa, says that people are prejudiced against her because of her background.

South Sudan scraps $10,000 permit fee for foreign workers

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The plan has been dropped in response to criticism that it would penalise aid agencies.