The island where pregnant girls were sent to die

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When Mauda Kyitaragabirwe got pregnant in pre-independence Uganda, her parents sent her to Punishment Island, with the expectation she would die there.

South Africa’s nuclear deals unlawful, court rules

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A court annuls initial agreement reached with Russia, the US and South Korea to build nuclear plants.

Confederation Cup draw completed

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The draw for the expanded group stage of Confederation Cup is completed in Cairo with three former winners included.

Mamelodi Sundowns handed a tricky Champions League draw

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South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns are handed a tricky group as they bid to defend their African Champions League title.

Jonathan Shapiro: Why I sketched South Africa being raped

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Prominent South African cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro defends his controversial sketch of President Jacob Zuma and a businessman raping 'Lady South Africa'.

Jonathan Shapiro: Why I sketched South Africa being raped

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Prominent South African cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro defends his controversial sketch of President Jacob Zuma and a businessman raping 'Lady South Africa'.

The Nigeria Football Federation gets financial boost

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The Nigeria Football Federation receives a financial boost of more than US$9 million over the next five years from an energy company.

Two more French youth internationals commit to Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast have persuaded two more French junior internationals to commit to playing for the Elephants at senior level.

Down but never out

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South Africa is in for a rough ride as the ruling ANC prepares to choose President Jacob Zuma's successor.

Last male northern white rhino joins Tinder to raise money

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This is part of fundraising efforts by conservationists to save the near extinct species.