South Sudan scraps $10,000 permit fee for foreign workers

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The plan has been dropped in response to criticism that it would penalise aid agencies.

Milton Nkosi: Knives out for President Zuma

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Can President Jacob Zuma survive the latest challenge in his political career, asks the BBC's Milton Nkosi.

African envoys: India attacks on Nigerians ‘racial’

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African envoys say India has not adequately condemned recent violence or acted to prevent it.

DR Congo opposition strike leaves Kinshasa quiet

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The action by the opposition is meant as pressure on President Kabila over a failed political deal.

South Africa’s credit rating has been cut to junk status

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Concerns over political upheaval lead a major ratings agency to cut the nation's investment rating.

Nigeria meningitis: Vaccine cost cripples response to outbreak

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The vaccine comes at $50 per dose, with only 500,000 doses currently available.

Trump backs Sisi as he seeks to ‘reboot’ US-Egypt ties

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Mr Sisi was not invited to the White House by Barack Obama amid concern over human rights.

Somalia piracy: India ship hijacked in new attack

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A new attack is reported off the central coast of Somalia some two weeks after another hijacking.

Crystal Palace plan Wilfried Zaha contract talks

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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is planning talks about a new contract with winger Wilfried Zaha once the club secure Premier League survival.

Uganda’s female body builders battling stigma

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As well as lifting weights, body builders are fighting the negative perceptions of muscular women.