South Africa election: Democratic Alliance's 'burning flag' poll advert criticised

South Africa election: Democratic Alliance’s ‘burning flag’ poll advert criticised

In the advert, as the flag is depicted going up in flames a voice-over warns “life…

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Chad presidential election: Vote set to end military rule

Chad presidential election: Vote set to end military rule

The start of voting was marked by delays, with polls opening an hour behind schedule in…

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Is Zimbabwe zigzagging into further currency chaos?

Is Zimbabwe zigzagging into further currency chaos?

Mr Mushayavhanu struck a defiant attitude in early April when introducing the gold-backed currency, saying it…

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Sudan war: Threat of invasion in El Fasher leaves people in fear

Sudan war: Threat of invasion in El Fasher leaves people in fear

There is no electricity and the shortage of water is acute, made more so by lack…

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Maj Gen Fatuma Ahmed: Kenya's first woman air force commander

Maj Gen Fatuma Ahmed: Kenya’s first woman air force commander

Maj Gen Ahmed has previously held other firsts in the military leadership that is dominated by…

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DR Congo's Rubaya town seized by M23 rebels - spokesman

DR Congo’s Rubaya town seized by M23 rebels – spokesman

Mr Macron made his comments after holding talks with DR Congo’s President FĂ©lix Tshisekedi in France’s…

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South Africa election: Mbeki promises to rid ANC of 'rotten apples'

South Africa election: Mbeki promises to rid ANC of ‘rotten apples’

The demonstrators blocked a major highway with rubble, burned tyres and pelted stones at motorists to…

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Beijing half marathon: Top three stripped of medals after investigation

Beijing half marathon: Top three stripped of medals after investigation

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals following…

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Christine Mboma 'did not lose hope' during enforced 20-month lay-off

Christine Mboma ‘did not lose hope’ during enforced 20-month lay-off

Olympic 200m silver medallist Christine Mboma says her enforced hiatus from athletics took a toll on…

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Courtney Walsh: Zimbabwe hire West Indies legend to help Women's T20 World Cup bid

Courtney Walsh: Zimbabwe hire West Indies legend to help Women’s T20 World Cup bid

Zimbabwe have brought in former West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh as a coaching consultant as…

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