The ex-gangster who has become South Africa’s sports minister

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The rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government.

Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone

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It is estimated a third of girls are married off before they turn 18 in the West Africa nation.

‘People shouldn’t pay to breathe’ – asthma in Nigeria

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Some inhalers in Nigeria have doubled or tripled in price since last year, leaving many struggling.

‘People shouldn’t pay to breathe’ – asthma in Nigeria

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Some inhalers in Nigeria have doubled or tripled in price since last year, leaving many struggling.

Tear gas fired at anti-government protesters in Kenya

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Since protests began two weeks ago 39 people have been killed, a state-funded rights group says.

Springboks name 12 World Cup winners to face Ireland

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South Africa name 12 of the starters from the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in their side for the opening Test with Ireland on Saturday.

Suspected female suicide bombers death toll rises to 32 in Nigeria

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A wedding, the funeral of those killed there as well as a hospital were targeted in a series of attacks.

The Malawi music icon who became a ‘soldier for the poor’

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Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless.

The Malawi music icon who became a ‘soldier for the poor’

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Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless.

The Malawi music icon who became a ‘soldier for the poor’

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Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless.