Nigeria’s President Buhari urged to take medical leave
Craig TaylorProminent Nigerians say president should take leave after “apparent deterioration” of his health. BBC News – Africa
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French forces kill militants in Mali forest
The operation follows the death of a French soldier in the West African country earlier this month. BBC News – Africa
Tanzania’s President Magufuli sacks 10,000 over fake certificates
Tanzanian President John Magufuli sacks 10,000 civil servants found to have false qualifications. BBC News – Africa
Raila Odinga chosen to challenge president in Kenya vote
This will be the fourth time that veteran politician Raila Odinga runs for president. BBC News – Africa
South Africa’s nuclear deals unlawful, court rules
A court annuls initial agreement reached with Russia, the US and South Korea to build nuclear plants. BBC News – Africa
Row over Egyptian woman weight loss
The sister of an Egyptian woman who went to India for weight loss surgery lashes out at her doctors. BBC News – Africa