Live BBC report interrupted by gunman in Nairobi

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Kenya: Live BBC report interrupted by gunman

Impeached South African judge becomes MP for Zuma’s party

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John Hlophe and 57 other MPs are sworn in as the MK party ends its boycott of parliament.

Impeached South African judge becomes MP for Zuma’s party

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John Hlophe and 57 other MPs are sworn in as the MK party ends its boycott of parliament.

Kenya’s Okutoyi not giving up on Olympic tennis dream

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Kenyan tennis player Angella Okutoyi has launched an appeal to organisers in a bid to feature at the Paris Olympic Games.

South Africa recall Kolisi for Tests with Ireland

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South Africa recall two-time World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for next month's Test series against Ireland.

Thirteen killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya protests – medics

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President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turn violent.

What are Kenya’s controversial tax proposals?

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The demonstrations were sparked by plans to introduce a series of new taxes and raise others.

Millions of children going hungry in Sudan – Unicef

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The head of the UN children’s agency says Sudan is one of the worst places in the world for children.

Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody row

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Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child.

Deadly crush at rally as Rwanda election campaign starts

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One person is killed and dozens injured as President Paul Kagame launches his re-election campaign.