Kenya election 2017: Raila Odinga says election systems hacked

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The claim the system had been compromised is denied by Kenya's chief electoral officer.

Ugandan gold rush stopped by authorities

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The gold mines of Mubende provide jobs for many Ugandans, but they were shut down without warning.

No more mining

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Thousands of Ugandans have in recent years sought their fortune in the country's gold fields, but authorities have now clamped down hard on the unregistered miners.

World Championships: Isaac Makwala withdrawal decision defended by IAAF

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Athletics' governing body defends its decision to deny Isaac Makwala entry to London Stadium amid attempts to control a norovirus outbreak.

World Championships: Wayde van Niekerk storms to 400m gold in London

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South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk completes the first leg of a possible World Championship double with 400m victory.

Hayatou hits back at Ahmad in 2019 Nations Cup row

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Former African football head Issa Hayatou hits out at comments made by his successor, Ahmad, about Cameroon's readiness to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Southampton sign Gabon midfielder Lemina

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Southampton sign Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina in a club record deal worth up to £18.1m on a five-year deal.

South Africa Jacob Zuma survives no-confidence vote

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The ANC is celebrating after the motion was defeated by 198 votes to 177.

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma: Scandals and successes

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Jacob Zuma has faced some controversies during his time as ANC leader.

Kenya election 2017: ‘Smooth process’ reported in Nairobi

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Voters report long queues in the Kenyan election but a "smooth process" at a polling station in the capital Nairobi.