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Africa
South Africa’s Zuma back in court over alleged corruption (Punch)
Former South African President Jacob Zuma was set to appear in court on Monday to…
Bodies of ‘twins’ found in clean-up of Kenya river (BBC)
Kenya’s authorities say the bodies of two babies, thought to be twins, have been found…
UN peacekeeper killed in Mali (Guardian)
A Nigerian peacekeeper was killed Saturday in an attack on the United Nations’ stabilization mission…
Kenya’s ex-President Daniel arap Moi ordered to pay for land grab (BBC)
A court in Kenya has ordered former President Daniel arap Moi to pay 1.06bn shillings…
How Ghanaian school system eased ethnic tensions that ruined many African countries (Independent)
When, in September 1968, 11-year-old Daniel Kofi Baku arrived at the mountain town of Akropong-Akuapem,…
Sudan military agrees three-year transition (BBC)
Sudan’s military leaders have announced an agreement with the opposition alliance for a three-year transition…
Sudan crisis: Clashes in Khartoum leave seven dead (BBC)
At least six Sudanese protesters and a member of the security forces have died in…
Ramadan keeps Sudan protesters hungry for change (BBC)
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Mohammed Salih explains how Sudan’s protesters…
South Africa’s election result had few surprises, except one rude awakening (QZ)
It is no surprise that the African National Congress emerged victorious in South Africa’s general…