Somalis with albinism: Pelted with stones and raw eggs
Craig TaylorPeople with albinism are tackling prejudice, while the diaspora is helping to makes their lives easier. BBC News – Africa
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Johannesburg fire: Hijacks and death traps in a crumbling South African city centre
Criminal gangs ‘hijack’ buildings in South Africa, and then they burn down. And no-one seems able to stop them. BBC News – Africa
Gabon coup: Military chief says suspension of democracy only ‘temporary’
Gabon’s main opposition says the military shows no sign they plan to hand power back to civilians. BBC News – Africa
Johannesburg fire ‘wake-up call’, President Ramaphosa says
Seventy four people died in the blaze, including 12 children – one of whom was an 18-month-old child. BBC News – Africa
Gabon coup: Army annuls elections and seizes power
Soldiers go on TV to say they are annulling the results of the election won by President Bongo. BBC News – Africa
Salif Keïta: ‘Golden Voice of Africa’ supports Mali’s coup leaders
Salif Keïta has been appointed by the junta head as his special adviser on cultural affairs. BBC News – Africa