Summary

  • UN report says crimes against humanity committed in Eritrea

  • Eritrea rejects report

  • Nigerian football legend Keshi dies at 54

  • His family says he died of a cardiac arrest

  • South Sudan leaders propose truth commission

  • Political rallies banned in Tanzania

  • Get Involved: #BBCAfricaLive WhatsApp: +44 7341070844

  • Email stories and comments to africalive@bbc.co.uk - Wednesday 8 June 2016

  1. Keshi family statement: He has found restpublished at 09:12 British Summer Time 8 June 2016

    Stephen Keshi looking downImage source, AFP

    Nigeria's Cable newspaper, external, which broke the story of the death of Nigerian coach and player Stephen Keshi, has published a statement from his family.

    Quote Message

    Our son, brother, father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, has gone to be with his wife of 35 years, Mrs Kate Keshi, who passed on 9 December 2015. Since her death, Keshi has been in mourning.

    Quote Message

    He had planned to [travel] today before he suffered a cardiac arrest. He has found rest. We thank God for his life. We want to ask for understanding in this very difficult time for the family.

  2. Tanzanian police ban political ralliespublished at 09:02 British Summer Time 8 June 2016

    Sammy Awami
    BBC Africa, Dar es Salaam

    Tanzanian policeImage source, Getty Images

    Tanzanian police say they've banned some political rallies due to security concerns.

    The police allege opposition parties want to use the rallies to incite civil disobedience.

    Two opposition parties, Chadema and ACT-Maendeleo wanted to hold countrywide rallies in protest of President John Magufuli's leadership style.

    Two of the issues that these parties wanted to condemn are the ban on live television coverage of parliamentary proceedings and the rising in the cost of living for the average Tanzanian.

  3. African football stars Keshi tributespublished at 08:49 British Summer Time 8 June 2016

    Some of the continent's best-known football stars have also been adding their voice to the tributes to Nigeria's Stephen Keshi, who has died at the age of 54 from a heart attack.

    Top Zambian player, coach and one-time head of the football association has had his say:

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    End of twitter post

    An Egyptian football legend tweets:

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post 2

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    End of twitter post 2

    And the football federation in Tanzania has paid its tribute: 

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post 3

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    End of twitter post 3
  4. Nigerians pay tribute to football legend Stephen Keshi who died at 54published at 08:37 British Summer Time 8 June 2016

    Nigerians have been tweeting their tributes to former Super Eagles player and coach Stephen Keshi who died at the age of 54.

    Keshi won the Africa Cup of Nations both as a player - in 1994 - and as a the man in charge of the Nigerian national team in 2013.

    Another former player and national team coach has commented:

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    End of twitter post

    A former Nigerian vice-president has also commented:

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post 2

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    End of twitter post 2

    And music star and son of Fela Kuti has added his tribute:

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post 3

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    End of twitter post 3

    If you want to pay tribute WhatsApp us on +447341070844.

    Read more about Stephen Keshi's death here.

  5. Wise wordspublished at 08:34 British Summer Time 8 June 2016

    Today’s African proverb:

    Quote Message

    It is what you have given birth to that redeems you."

    A Dinka proverb from South Sudan sent by Ayuel Aleer Deng, Melbourne, Australia

    Click here to send in your proverb.

  6. Good morningpublished at 08:34 British Summer Time 8 June 2016

    Welcome to the BBC Africa Live page where we'll be keeping you up-to-date with news developments on the continent, including reaction to the death of Nigerian football legend Stephen Keshi.