Anne Soy: Freedom frenzy grips Zimbabwe

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The BBC's Anne Soy meets jubilant Zimbabweans hoping for change after the army takeover.

Zimbabwe: ‘Freedom has finally come to Zimbabwe’

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There is widespread jubilation in the capital Harare, as people take to the streets calling on President Mugabe to stand down.

Azzedine Alaïa: Popular Tunisian couturier dies aged 77

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The fashion world mourns a designer whose clients included Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Michelle Obama.

Draw for 2018 CHAN pits Nigeria against former winners Libya

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The draw for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) pits Nigeria alongside Libya, the only former winners in the 16 teams taking part.

Libya migrant ‘slave market’ footage sparks outrage

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The African Union voices anger after a CNN report appears to show African men being sold at auction.

Kenya name Paul Put as new coach of Harambee Stars

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Kenya's Football Federation confirm the appointment of Belgian Paul Put as the new head coach of the Harambee Stars.

Zimbabwe crisis: ‘People sense Robert Mugabe is gone’

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Protests turn to celebrations on the streets of Zimbabwe's capital Harare.

‘That is amazing!’ – ex-Afoty winner Kanu stuns Chelsea

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Archive footage of former African Footballer of the Year Nwankwo Kanu scoring a superb hat-trick for Arsenal against Chelsea in 1999.

Zimbabwe crowds rejoice as they demand end to Mugabe rule

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Pressure grows on President Mugabe to stand aside, with crowds marching on his office and residence.

Trump puts elephant trophy imports on hold

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The US president's move comes a day after US hunters were told they could import elephant trophies.