Zimbabwe: Lion kills 10-year-old girl in Chiredzi

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Zimbabwe police say the child was relieving herself at night when she was dragged away.

Radical changes to Nations Cup await rubber-stamping

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Dramatic changes to the Africa Cup of Nations, including its expansion and changing its timing, now await rubber-stamping by Caf's executive committee.

Behind the scenes of BBC Madagascar trip

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See the journey the BBC team made to film a piece about sapphire mining and lemurs in Madagascar.

Cameroon government moves to ease 2019 AFCON fears

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Cameroon's Sports Minister says the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in the country despite concerns over the pace of preparations and economic issues.

Protection for Zuma critic after death threats

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ANC MP Makhosi Khoza has been sent death threats, saying she has 21 days to live.

Surviving the deadliest migration route from Libya to Italy

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The UN refugee agency says traffickers on the migrant route from Libya are becoming ever more ruthless.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: ANC has ‘messed up South Africa’

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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela says South Africa is in a political crisis and the ANC has "messed up".

Sapphire rush threatens Madagascar lemurs

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Indris, the largest lemurs, are threatened by illegal mining in their native Madagascar.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Borussia Dortmund rule out sale of striker

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Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is "staying at the club" says sporting director Michael Zorc.

Fifa should train players to treat heart issues, says agent

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The agent of late Cameroonian footballer Patrick Ekeng asks Fifa to train all players and coaches in how to treat victims of sudden cardiac arrest.