Zulu Queen: Hundreds of mourners hold parade ahead of funeral
Craig TaylorSouth Africa’s Zulu nation awaits a decision on who will succeed the queen, who died last month. BBC News – Africa
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Around 30 reportedly killed in Burkina Faso village attack
Security forces are battling jihadist militants accused of raids and kidnappings across the region. BBC News – Africa
South Africa to ban lion breeding for cub petting
The controversial practice sees lions bred in captivity for hunting or for tourist attractions. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria gang leader behind school kidnapping shot by rivals
Auwalu Daudawa, whose gang abducted over 300 children, is killed while stealing cattle, officials say. BBC News – Africa
Africa’s week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond. BBC News – Africa
Somali president in poll U-turn to stop Mogadishu clashes
His two-year extension provoked three days of clashes and forced up to 100,000 from their homes. BBC News – Africa