Spice islands of Zanzibar running out of beer

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There are fears the alcohol shortage could hit the Indian Ocean islands' tourism sector

Tyla’s Grammy win fuels South Africa-Nigeria rivalry

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South Africa's Tyla beats four Nigerian stars at the Grammys, as the rivals prepare for the Afcon semi-final.

UK warns of risk of famine in Ethiopia

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James Landale travels with the UK Africa minister to northern Ethiopia, where the situation is deteriorating.

Africa Live: Tyla shines as Nigeria stars miss out in Grammy glory

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South African singer Tyla wins the inaugural Best African Music Performance, edging out Nigeria's Burna Boy and Davido - and more stories

Ivory Coast ‘mental strength’ praised as redemption awaits

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Ivory Coast interim coach Emerse Fae praises the team's "mental strength" with one of sport's great comebacks in the offing for the hosts at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Zimbabwe’s governing party wins two-thirds majority

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The results of by-elections triggered under controversial conditions give Zanu-PF a super-majority.

South Africa keeper ‘should be minister to save economy’

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South Africa goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams should be made his country's finance minister to "save the economy", jokes Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana.

Why Kenyan men fail to condemn deadly misogyny

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Rising cases of femicide reveal entrenched sexist attitudes in the East African nation.

Namibia leader sworn-in hours after predecessor dies

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Namibia sees a smooth transition of power following the death in office of Hage Geingob at 82.

SA goalkeeper saves four penalties in shootout win

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Ronwen Williams saves four penalties to help South Africa reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.