South Africa falls into second recession in a decade

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Africa's third-largest economy has contracted following a downturn in manufacturing and trade.

Is this Africa’s tallest tree?

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A German scientist says a tree he discovered in Tanzania is Africa's tallest.

Tiote adds to Africa’s on-field casualty list

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Cheik Tiote's sudden death adds to the number of high-profile African players who collapsed and died while playing football.

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is ‘recuperating fast’

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President Buhari has been in London for almost a month, receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.

‘The most beautiful smile in football’ – McClaren leads Tiote tributes

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Steve McClaren says Cheick Tiote was the "toughest player" he has ever seen - but also a man with "the most beautiful smile in football".

Rana Jawad: Daughter’s anguish over Libya kidnap

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A daughter searches for her father - just one of the victims of the rise of kidnapping in Libya.

EU to give 50m euros to new African fighting force

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The main mission of the force is to combat jihadist groups active across the Sahel region.

Ghana church holds Chelsea thanksgiving service

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Chelsea fan Pastor Azigiza says he wants to use the power of football to talk about God.

Ivory Coast midfielder Tiote dies aged 30

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Former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote dies aged 30 after collapsing while training in China.

Coulibaly terminates contract with Egypt’s Al Ahly

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Representatives of Souleymane Coulibaly announce that the Ivory Coast forward has terminated his contract with Al Ahly of Egypt.