Zambia opposition MPs suspended after missing president’s speech

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The suspension is for boycotting a speech by the president and comes amid criticism of the government.

Cheick Tiote: Papiss Cisse leads tributes at memorial in China

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Papiss Cisse leads the tributes at a memorial for former Newcastle team-mate Cheick Tiote, who died after collapsing in training in China.

Power to the people?

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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers growing calls for changes in the way Nigeria is governed.

Nairobi building collapse: ‘I don’t know where my son is’

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The BBC's Anne Soy reports from Nairobi, where a seven-storey building has collapsed.

Super Eagles refuse to blame SA footballs for defeat

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The fall-out from Nigeria's dramatic defeat to South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday looks set to continue.

Marikana massacre: Shot nine times and survived

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One man who survived being shot nine times during the Marikana massacre relives that day.

McCarthy takes over as Cape Town head coach

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Former South African striker Benni McCarthy is appointed the new head coach of Premier Soccer League club, Cape Town City.

South Africa’s Helen Zille makes unreserved apology for tweets

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Helen Zille, from South Africa's main opposition party is sorry for saying that colonialism has some positive aspects.

Devastation in the wake of South Africa wildfires

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People in South Africa's Western Cape province are dealing with the impact of wildfires in which seven people died.

Musonye blames “internal politics” for Cecafa crisis

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East and Central Africa's regional body - Cecafa - is being destroyed by "internal politics", according to secretary general Nicholas Musonye.