South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.4 hrs agoAfrica

Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivityMaj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.2 hrs agoAfrica

The Population Bust

After battling armed attacks, Mauritania attempts to revive tourism

South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend disputeMolemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.2 hrs agoAfrica

Clashes break out at DRC rally against presidential term-limit change

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Alarm as Ebola spreads into new areas of DR Congo

Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protestsSylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.2 days agoAfrica

Mexico start the party

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Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivityMaj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.4 hrs agoAfrica

Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war

London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First LadySouthwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.1 day agoLondon

Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk?

Ghana government wants review of Partey Canada banGhana midfielder Thomas Partey is banned from entering Canada for their opening game of the World Cup.2 hrs agoWorld Cup