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Morocco underline African hopes by beating Netherlands on penalties
Cody Gakpo was denied an emotional winner as Morocco came from behind to beat the Netherlands on penalties in Monterrey…
Heavy security deployed in South Africa ahead of anti-migrant protests
AFP via Getty ImagesCo-ordinated protests have been planned across the country and there is a heavy security presence in most…
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Mass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in…
Uganda’s leading media outlets shut down by army chief
Uganda's leading independent media group says it is under "military siege" after the army chief - who is the son…
Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt
One of South Africa's most senior police officers has survived an attempted assassination in Johannesburg, police say. Suspended deputy crime…
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
Burkina Faso's military junta has broken off diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its national interests.…