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The number of refugees fleeing the Central African Republic (CAR) to neighbouring countries is at its highest since the crisis began in 2013.

The UN's refugee agency UNHCR says, external continued violence has forced "massive new levels of displacement", with the number of refugees now standing at 513,676.

It is says funding is "among the lowest of any refugee situation anywhere".

CAR was plunged into turmoil in 2013 when Muslim rebels from the Seleka group seized power in the majority Christian country.

A band of mostly Christian militias, called the anti-balaka, rose up to counter the Seleka.

Seleka handed power to a transitional government in 2014 under international pressure.

But months of violence followed and the country was effectively partitioned despite the presence of a UN peacekeeping force and a French mission.

The country is undergoing an internationally supervised transition involving a constitutional referendum as well as presidential and parliamentary elections.

Read our CAR profile on the BBC News website

Milton Nkosi
BBC Africa, Johannesburg

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Auditing firm KPMG South Africa has announced, external a massive top leadership shake-up following the Gupta scandal.

CEO Trevor Hoole together with seven other top executives have resigned for the part their firm played in a Gupta company scandal.

One of the controversial family’s companies channelled public funds to pay for a lavish wedding.

But the Gupta family have always denied any wrongdoing in all the corruption allegations they are facing, particularly with their controversial relationship with President Jacob Zuma.

KPMG said in a statement:

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Mauritian Justice Minister Ravi Yerrigadoo has resigned over allegations he used his ministerial position to facilitate money laundering.

He is accused of playing a role in allowing money to go from online gambling site Bet365 to bank accounts in Switzerland and Dubai.

Mr Yerrigadoo resigned after the press published documents given to the Supreme Court.

Speaking to local radio, he rejected what he called "false allegations".

Somalia might not be the first destination you would think of when booking a holiday, but this week the country joined UN World Tourism Organisation in the hopes of changing your mind.

Before decades of violent conflict, the beaches of Mogadishu were a popular destination, attracting visitors from around the world.

Shuaib Abdalla, Operations Manager at the Somali Tourism Association, told BBC Newsday how the country hopes to attract tourists in the coming years:

People have been telling us on Facebook, external their favourite places in Somalia to visit.

Abdihakim Osman Ahmed from Balcad in Somalia told us that he recommends the Bal'ad District in Middle Shabelle region of Somalia.

While Abdi Gole, who lives in Minneapolis in the US, says:

Singer-songwriter Sampha has been awarded the 2017 Hyundai Mercury Prize for his mournful and intimate album, Process.

Born in London to Sierra Leonean parents in 1988, his real name is Sampha Sissay.

The singer, who for a long time was better known as a guest vocalist on other people's records, beat Ed Sheeran and Stormzy to win the £25,000 prize.

"I feel like I'm dreaming!" said the south London singer, before thanking his parents for giving him and his family "the best upbringing possible".

His album ruminates on the grief he felt after his mother died of cancer. His father died when Sampha was a child.

It is best exemplified by the ballad (No One Knows Me) Like The Piano, which talks about the instrument his mother taught him to play in his childhood home.

"At the time... it was quite important for me to write music," Sampha told the BBC about the making of his debut record.

"My mum would be very proud. My dad would probably be embarrassingly proud," he said afterwards.

The lead single from his album is Timmy's Prayer:

Read the full story on the BBC News website

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South African comedian Trevor Noah has just extended his contract as the presenter of the satirical news programme The Daily Show in the US.

The New York Times quotes, external Noah as saying:

Noah became famous for his stand-up routine revealing what life was like growing up in apartheid-era South Africa as the son of a black mother and white father.

Watch his interview on BBC Hardtalk.

Laeila Adjovi
BBC Africa, Dakar

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In Togo a bill to reduce the number of presidential terms is being examined in parliament today.

The bill includes a two-term limit for the president and a two-round voting system.

But opposition leaders have expressed some concerns. Some fear the bill could be drafted in a way that allows President Faure Gnassingbe to run for office again.

Mr Gnassignbe has been in power since 2005 and is already serving his third term. He took over after the death of his father, who ruled for 38 years.

Protests have been going on since August. Some have been calling for the immediate resignation of the president.

At least two protesters have died and dozens have been arrested.

Meanwhile, opposition leaders have already called for mass demonstrations again next week.

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