What made Papa Wemba so special?published at 12:36 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
BBC DJ Edu has been paying tribute to music legend Papa Wemba:
DJ Edu remembers Congolese singer Papa Wemba who has died in Ivory Coast.
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South Africa's left-wing politician accused of treason
'All-night concert' planned for Papa Wemba
Gunmen kill Burundi general
South Africa ban on international sports events
Malaria could be 'wiped out in six African states'
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What made Papa Wemba so special?published at 12:36 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Media caption, 'Tear gas' fired at Kenya opposition marchpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Police in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, have fired tear gas into a crowd of opposition supporters who were marching to demand the dissolution of the country's electoral commission ahead of next year's election, Reuters news agency reports.
Main opposition leader Raila Odinga and other leading politicians had demanded the disbandment of the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over the weekend and said they would storm its offices to eject its commissioners.
Mr Odinga rejected the 2013 election result that brought President Uhuru Kenyatta into power, alleging massive fraud.
Campaign not to show Wemba's last momentpublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Image source, AFPImage caption, The music festival was cancelled after Papa Wemba's death
The campaign for people not to show footage of Papa Wemba collapsing live on stage is one of the most shared posts on Facebook.
The Rumours in Adidjan group led the campaign, saying videos and photos of him collapsing should not be shown out of respect for his family.
It added:
Quote MessageWe believe that in these kinds of situations, we have to help the family grieve by publishing the best memories of the artist.
Quote MessageIt’s a real shame that certain people are prepared to show bad faith in order to seek attention."
Papa Wemba 'stood for Africa'published at 11:42 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Image source, AFPImage caption, Papa Wemba collapsed on stage in Ivory Coast
Haiti-born hip-hop star Wyclef Jean had added his voice to growing list of music stars who have paid tribute to Papa Wemba.
In a Facebook post, he said:
Quote MessagePapa Wemba one of Africa's biggest artist. Rest in peace.
Quote MessageHe stood For an Africa united. One love."
Electricity crisis hits Ivory Coast's mining sectorpublished at 11:29 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Russell Padmore
Business correspondent, BBC News
Image source, RandgoldImage caption, Randgold has opened a golf academy for children in Ivory Coast
The African gold producer Randgold says the continuing shortage of electricity is hampering output at Tongon mining operations in Ivory Coast.
Randgold’s chief executive, Mark Bristow, is worried that the ongoing instability of the grid power supply is having “a major impact on the mine’s cost structure”.
Mr Bristow added:
Quote MessageTongon is targeting annual production of 290,000 ounces in 2016 but there are still significant challenges in its way. The Tongon team is in discussion with the Ivorian power utility to resolve this problem.”
The West African gold company is also pressing ahead with efforts to extend the life of the mine through more exploration and it reports that results from recent drilling are positive, with indications of additional reserves and resources within and below the existing open pits.
Randgold has also launched a first golf academy for children in Ivory Coast – a joint initiative between the Ivorian sport promotion company Team STL and Randgold.
Burundi general's daughter 'killed'published at 11:28 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
The daughter of an army general in Burundi was killed, along with her father and mother, as they were dropping off at school in the capital, Bujumbura, AFP news agency is quoted an unnamed security source as saying.
General Athanase Kararuza and his wife died when men attacked their vehicle in the Gihosha neighbourhood this morning.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, the security source told AFP:
Quote MessageThey attacked him with rockets and grenades, his security detail tried to respond but unfortunately General Kararuza and his wife were killed.
Quote MessageHis daughter succumbed to her injuries in hospital although the doctors did everything to save her."
Eto'o: Papa Wemba 'died doing music'published at 11:14 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Image source, AFPCameroon's football star Samuel Eto'o has hailed Papa Wemba as a "monument of Africa".
In a Facebook post in French, he added:
Quote MessageHe sent shivers down our spine with songs like “Wake Up”, “Okoningana”, “Ye Te”, and so many others not mentioned here
Quote MessageAs a huge fan of Congolese music, I am especially affected by this sad event.
Quote MessagePapa Wemba loved music so much that he even died doing it."
Which was your favourite Papa Wemba song? Let us know on Twitter by using #BBCAfricaLive or on our Facebook page, external.
ICC intervenes in Burundi crisispublished at 10:55 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
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End of youtube videoThe International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched a "preliminary examination" into the unrest which has hit Burundi since President Pierre Nkurunziza decided to run for a third term, its chief prosecutor has said.
In a statement, Fatou Bensouda added:
Quote MessageMy office has reviewed a number of communications and reports detailing acts of killing, imprisonment, torture, rape and other forms of sexual violence, as well as cases of enforced disappearances
Quote MessageAll these acts appear to fall within the jurisdiction of the ICC.
Quote MessageI have decided therefore to open a preliminary examination into the situation in Burundi since April 2015."
Kenyan double at London Marathonpublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Jemima Sumgong recovered from a fall to win the women's London Marathon yesterday.
Sumgong, 31, banged her head when tripped by Ethiopian Aselefech Mergia as they approached a water station.
She rejoined the leading group before taking her first London title in two hours 22 minutes 58 seconds.
Media caption, London Marathon: Sumgong wins despite fall
Fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge retained the men's title in the second-fastest time in history.
Kipchoge was neck-and-neck with compatriot Stanley Biwott on the 24th mile, before the reigning champion burst forward to take the outright lead.
Mahrez voted best footballer in Englandpublished at 10:43 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Algeria's midfielder Riyad Mahrez has become the first African player to win the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year award in England.
Mahrez has scored 17 goals and made 11 assists in 34 league games to take his club Leicester City to the cusp of the title.
The award was voted for by the Algeria international's fellow professionals and presented to him at an event last night in London:
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End of twitter postOuattara: 'We have lost an icon'published at 10:31 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Image source, AFPImage caption, Papa Wemba died at the age of 66
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara has been paying tribute to Congolese musician Papa Wemba following his sudden death while performing yesterday in the country's main city Abidjan.
In a Facebook message, Mr Ouattara added:
Quote Message“Africa has lost an icon, an ambassador, an artist of the highest order whose talent has been recognised across the world.
Quote MessageIn these moments of great pain, I would like to send my deepest condolences both personally and in the name of the Ivorian people, to his family, to his fellow Congolese people… and to all his fans.”
Burundi general killedpublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
An army general and his wife have been killed in an attack in Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, as they were dropping off their daughter at school, a security source has told AFP news agency.
The defence ministry confirmed the killing of General Athanase Kararuza and his wife.
The general is the latest in a string of army officers to be killed in Bujumbura since President Pierre Nkurunziza survived a coup attempt and mass protests over his decision last April to extend his decade-long rule.
Image source, AFPImage caption, The general commander was a former commander of African UNion troops in Central African Republic
Egypt's leader warns protesterspublished at 10:24 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
BBC World ServiceEgypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has urged citizens to defend the state and its institutions ahead of planned anti-government protests today
In a televised address, Mr Sisi said "evil" forces were conspiring against the country but would not succeed.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Security has been stepped up across the country
Discontent has worsened following a recent deal to cede sovereignty over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Mr Sisi has defended his decision, saying the islands of Sanafir and Tiran always belonged to Saudi Arabia.
Cameroon footballer in contention for BBC awardpublished at 10:10 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Image source, Getty ImagesCameroon's striker Gaelle Enganamouit has been shortlisted for the 2016 BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award.
France midfielder Amandine Henry, Scotland midfielder Kim Little and USA pair Carli Lloyd and Becky Sauerbrunn are the other nominees.
Enganamouit, who plays for Swedish side Eskilstuna United, was part of the Cameroon team that reached the last 16 on their Women's World Cup debut last year.
Papa Wemba: Death of a legendpublished at 09:49 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Here are more tributes on Twitter to Congolese music star Papa Wemba following his death yesterday in Ivory Coast:
A tribute on Instagram from a Nigerian:
"R.I.P papa Wemba , we will miss you papa".
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End of instagram postPapa Wemba's death: 'We are all orphans'published at 09:21 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Image source, AFPImage caption, Papa Wemba collapsed on stage
Cameroonian musician Manu Dibango has hailed Papa Wemba as the "voice of Africa", as he paid tribute to the Congolese music star following his death yesterday.
In a Facebook post, external, he added.
Quote MessageAfrica loses once more one of its worthy sons in Papa Wemba.
Quote MessageWe are all orphans.
Quote MessageMay the heaven and the spirits welcome him in peace.
Quote MessagePapa Wemba will remain forever in our hearts."
Eliminating malaria in Africapublished at 09:05 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Image source, Science Photo LibraryMalaria could be wiped out from six African states by 2020, the World Health Organization has said in a report, external published to mark World Malaria Day.
The six include South Africa, where the number of cases have fallen from 64,000 in 2000 to 11,700 in 2014.
"Through targeted action and cross-border collaboration, South Africa has the potential to eliminate malaria by 2020," the WHO report said.
Other countries where the disease could be eradicated by 2020 include Algeria, Botswana, Cape Verde, Comoros and Swaziland, it added.
The only African state which did not record a case of malaria in 2014 was Morocco, the WHO said.
"Since the year 2000, malaria mortality rates have declined by 60% globally. In the WHO African region, malaria mortality rates fell by 66% among all age groups and by 71% among children under 5 years," it added.
Africa mourns Papa Wembapublished at 09:02 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
Tributes are being paid to the influential Congolese musician Papa Wemba who died yesterday aged 66 after collapsing during a concert in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan.
Videos show him slumping on stage behind a group of dancers, before they rush to his aid.
His pioneering blend of African, Cuban and Western sounds became one of Africa's most popular music styles.
Music stars led the tributes:
Kinshasa rapper Youssoupha mourned the band leader in a tweet in French, saying, "Like my community, I am devastated by the death of Papa Wemba."
Ata Ahli Ahebla, who presents a weekly music show on the BBC French service from Senegal, looks back at the legacy of the man who was known as the King of Congolese Rumba:
Media caption, Papa Wemba pioneered a blend of African, Cuban and Western music styles
Zuma praises Iranpublished at 09:00 British Summer Time 25 April 2016
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has praised the Iranian revolution during a historic visit to the Middle Eastern state to boost trade and diplomatic ties.
The overthrow of a US-backed Shah inspired black South Africans to fight minority rule, showing that "emancipation is possible, whatever the odds", he said at a press conference with President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran.
Image source, EPAImage caption, Mr Rouhani and Zuma have promised to forge closer ties
Mr Zuma, the first South African head of state to visit Iran since international sanctions imposed on it were lifted, signed eight deals with his Iranian hosts, ranging from the energy sector to banking insurance.
"The challenge is to dramatically expand trade volumes," AFP news agency quotes him as saying.
Today's wise wordspublished at 09:00
Our African proverb of the day:
Quote MessageA good conversation is better than a good bed."
An Ethiopian proverb sent by Chatim Daniel, Nasir, South Sudan.