Somalia political rift intensifies amid row over missing spy
Craig TaylorThe president cuts the powers of the prime minister, who remains defiant. BBC News – Africa
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Amazon’s Cape Town base: The battle to save South African culture
Some indigenous groups say the planned office in Cape Town is on culturally important land. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria’s kidnap crisis: Letters replace phones
The latest tactic to tackle kidnapping gangs is to cut off mobiles and the internet. BBC News – Africa
Alpha Condé: Guinea’s ousted president in good health, Ecowas says
West African envoys meet Alpha Condé, who was detained during a coup last Sunday. BBC News – Africa
Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa: Free football tickets for fans with jabs
The government is concerned about growing anti-vaccine sentiment in the country. BBC News – Africa