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South Sudan’s Kiir grants amnesty to Riek Machar
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has granted amnesty to rebel leader Dr Riek Machar and others across the country. "I declare republican order number 14 for the year 2018 for the grant of general amnesty to the leader…
DR Congo President Joseph Kabila not seeking third term
Democratic Republic of Congo's President Joseph Kabila will not be seeking a third term in December's election, his spokesperson has said.The governing coalition has nominated former interior minister Emmanuel Ramazani…
Kepa Arrizabalaga: Chelsea sign Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper in world record deal
Chelsea have signed Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao for £71m - the highest fee ever paid for a goalkeeper, and a club record transfer.Kepa, 23, arrives at Stamford Bridge after a release clause in his contract was…
Maduro says he escaped drone ‘assassination’ attempt, blames Colombia
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Saturday he escaped an "assassination" attempt using an explosive-laden drone, after a live broadcast showed him looking confused when a bang went off during a Caracas…
DR Congo opposition party talk to UN over leader’s return
Aides to a DR Congo opposition leader seeking to come home to contest elections met Thursday with United Nations officials to discuss his return, sources said. Moise Katumbi, a former governor of the mineral-rich southern…
Zimbabwe enters a new era, but struggles to escape its past
The deadly violence that followed Zimbabwe's first election since Robert Mugabe was ousted has created tension in a country that was hoping to put its past behind it, says BBC Africa editor Fergal Keane.The political drama…
Google takes African startups under its wings
Silicon Valley giant Google is expanding its regional mentorship programme for top early-stage technology startups in Africa, with the aim of helping them become commercially viable. The Launchpad Accelerator Africa…
French envoy asks Zambia to arrest Congolese music star Koffi Olomide
The French embassy in Zambia has asked the local authorities to arrest Congolese rhumba star Koffi Olomide for various allegations. Following the appeal, Zambian media quoted Religious Affairs minister Godfridah Sumaili…
Mandela lecture: Five things Barack Obama said
Barack Obama has used his first high-profile speech since stepping down as US president to take swipes at "strongman politics" and politicians' disregard for the facts.His comments are seen as thinly veiled criticism of the…
‘Africa real’ World Cup winners, says Venezuela’s Maduro
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro believes Africa and not France are the true winners of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. France beat Croatia 4-2 in Sunday's final in Moscow, but with a team featuring number players of…
World Cup 2018: Divisive Neymar ‘charms Brazil, but annoys whole world’
The headline read: 'Neymar has charmed Brazil, but annoyed the whole world'. That was how Brazilian newspaper Globo put it, capturing some of the mood around a man who once again combined the sublime and ridiculous…
Rwandan films selected for Durban International Film Festival
Two Rwandan films have been shortlisted to compete at this year’s edition of the Durban International Film Festival that opens in South Africa next month. In its 39th edition, this year’s festival opens on July 19, and runs…
3 ways to become rich
Money and power are some of the many spices of life. Everyone craves them, but not everyone has them. To be rich, you must think differently from the regular person. The difference between the rich and the poor isn’t in…
Feed the GOAT and he will score! Ronaldo leaving all the greats in his wake
Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring is without modern or historical precedent; against Morocco he broke another record. It's futile to deny his brilliance Lionel Messi took part in a memorable pre-World Cup photoshoot which…
South Sudan foes meet after two years
The two figures at the centre of the civil war that has ravaged South Sudan met for the first time in nearly two years on Wednesday evening in the Ethiopian capital. South Sudan's president Salva Kiir and rebel leader…
Have Zimbabwe’s generals turned into democrats?
In his well-cut suit, with outstretched hand and beaming smile, Sibusiso Moyo is the very picture of a modern politician.He speaks softly, smoothly and pauses to listen as if he had spent years on campaign trails listening…
Brazil 2-0 Croatia
Neymar scored a brilliant goal on his return from injury as Brazil began their World Cup preparations with a win over Croatia at Anfield.The Paris St-Germain star, 26, smashed a shot in off the bar after a…
Hundreds stranded after Rwanda-Uganda road collapses
Transport between Uganda and Rwanda has been disrupted following the collapse of a road section linking the two countries. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) suspended traffic along the Katuna-Rwanda road after a…
Orange foods that boost your immunity
Orange fruits and vegetables are a great way to battle off illness and disease. Most naturally, orange foods get their colour from beta-carotene and besides being delicious, they are healthy options that not only boast your…
Nemanja Matic: Man Utd ‘can fight for Premier League & Champions League with right signings’
Manchester United can "fight for the title and the Champions League" with the right signings this summer, says midfielder Nemanja Matic.United lost the FA Cup final 1-0 to Chelsea on Saturday and finished second in the…
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