Table Mountain fire: Historic buildings destroyed in Cape Town
Craig TaylorThe University of Cape Town’s library and a historic windmill are hit as all students are evacuated. BBC News – Africa
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Mozambique Palma attack: Why IS involvement is exaggerated
The militants claiming of a recent attack got publicity but they may not have actually been behind it. BBC News – Africa
TB Joshua: YouTube blocks Nigerian preacher over gay cure claim
TB Joshua is one of Africa’s most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers. BBC News – Africa
Niger school blaze: Trapped children die in Niamey
The fire in Niamey engulfed straw classrooms and those in the nursery could not escape. BBC News – Africa
Kenyan could run as an independent at Olympics
Sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala is considering racing as a neutral athlete at the Olympics if he is not named in the Kenyan team for Tokyo. BBC News – Africa
Chad presidential election: Idriss Déby seeks sixth term amid boycott
Turnout is unclear in the vote boycotted by opposition candidates over brutality against protesters. BBC News – Africa