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Deadly fire sweeps through nightclub in Cameroon
At least 16 people have been killed and eight others seriously wounded in the blaze.
Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria in last 16
Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria 1-0 to set up a quarter-final tie against Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
Video 8 minutes 40 seconds
Kenya’s 'hidden epidemic'
When the Covid pandemic hit Kenya, cases of gender-based violence exploded. Tom Odula investigates the trauma behind this ‘hidden epidemic’.
Sudan protests: 'Did I just survive a massacre?'
Those opposed to the coup say they will stay on the streets until the generals leave power.
Shots heard near Burkina Faso presidential palace
The government denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president has been detained.
Plane stowaway found in Amsterdam survived in wheel
A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa.
Burkina Faso beat Gabon after shoot-out
Burkina Faso beat 10-man Gabon on penalties to reach the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw.
Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria in last 16
Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria 1-0 to set up a quarter-final tie against Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
Video 8 minutes 40 seconds
Kenya’s 'hidden epidemic'
When the Covid pandemic hit Kenya, cases of gender-based violence exploded. Tom Odula investigates the trauma behind this ‘hidden epidemic’.
Sudan protests: 'Did I just survive a massacre?'
Those opposed to the coup say they will stay on the streets until the generals leave power.
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Ugandan journalist suspended for 'embarassing' the PM
A journalist at Uganda's state broadcaster has been suspended for reportedly sharing a video of the prime minister almost falling off her chair, local media say:
Ivan Kaahwa of UBC TV is accused of being the first to circulate the clip online, along with the caption "eby'okwokgera bimbuze" - meaning "I'm lost for words" in the Luganda language.
The clip itself, which was not broadcast live on television, shows Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja addressing the camera directly, before losing balance on her chair and chuckling. The clip she eventually shared to her own Twitter page addressed concerned about petrol prices caused by delivery delays - something we've also reported on.
Another Ugandan broadcaster, Andrew Kyamagero of NTV, has reported that Mr Kaahwa was suspended on the direct order of the prime minister and the entire UBC crew that filmed the clip at her office has been threatened with criminal charges.
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Lorry drivers stuck in week-long border queue
Ferdinand Omondi
BBC News, Nairobi
Copyright: BBCTailbacks at least 45km (28 miles) long have built up on a main road in Kenya close to the Ugandan border, where some lorry drivers have been stuck for a week.
A few days ago, it stretched more that 70km, says the drivers.
The queues have been caused by Uganda's mandatory Covid testing rules. These have been suspended, but drivers want them to be permanently removed.
Their argument is that their employers do not pay for Covid testing, which they are then forced to pay for from their wages.
Meanwhile the long delays are also cutting into their wages.
Oil prices increased in Uganda as a result of the shortage but they have since started stabilising, with Uganda increasing the numbers of customs officers to speed up clearance at the border.
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