Letter from Africa: Thomas Mapfumo, Zimbabwe’s lion, roars for his fans

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The singer returns from exile to a hero's welcome but still wants changes for suffering Zimbabweans.

CAR: At least 15 killed in Bangui church attack

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Gunmen armed with grenades attacked the church on Tuesday morning, killing worshippers and a priest.

How Trump stirred controversy in Nigeria

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Donald Trump unexpectedly weighed into a conflict splitting the African country.

Referee attacked by Ethiopian footballers for goal decision

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The authorities suspend all premier league games after a referee is punched

Can traditional healers help fight HIV?

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Once condemned as witch-doctors, traditional healers are now joining forces with medics in parts of rural South Africa.

Nigeria attacks: Mosque bomb blasts kill dozens in Mubi

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The suicide bomb attacks happened at afternoon prayers in the north-eastern town of Mubi.

France-born Bouna Sarr refuses Senegal offer

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France-born defender Bouna Sarr rejects an offer to play for Senegal and a possible place in their 2018 World Cup squad.

Nigeria welcomes World Cup prize advance of US$2m from Fifa

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The Nigeria Football Federation welcomes Fifa's decision to advance US$ 2 million of World Cup prize money to Africa's five representatives in Russia.

Brighton ask police to look into ‘monkey chants’ at Burnley

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Brighton ask police to investigate whether there were monkey chants aimed at players during their game at Burnley last Saturday.

Ethiopia hit by power cut as dam’s circuit breaks

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The blackout is caused by a technical fault at a massive hydroelectric dam mired in controversy.