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Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

Police have banned a planned march to parliament on Tuesday to protest against corruption.

Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.

Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.

The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.

The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.

The United States come from 16 points down to avoid one of the biggest shocks in basketball history in a dramatic 101-100 victory over South Sudan.

Anti-graft officials are accused of taking kickbacks from politicians in exchange for amnesty.

Over half of the ministers President Ruto proposed are from the cabinet he sacked just last week.

African football's governing body will be debt-free next year as a result of improved governance, says secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.

President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the government's plans after his party was forced into coalition.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Paul Kagame wins with more than 99% of the vote, showing Rwanda's lack of democracy, his critics say.

The police said it was difficult to ensure safety as the protests have no designated leader.

Namibian authorities are said to be unhappy at the harassment of their diplomatic officials.