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More than a million people are homeless after some of the worst flooding the country has ever seen.

The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.

Sarah O'Gorman, an English teacher from Somerset, is also trying to set up a community library.

The son of Uganda's president has gained notoriety for his incendiary tweets and political ambitions.

Eucharia Nwaichi takes on saboteurs and companies to detoxify one of the most polluted areas on Earth.

Several Zimbabwean skulls were found in archives but none belong to Zimbabwe's anti-colonial heroes.

The high commissioner of the Republic of Uganda, Nimisha Madhvani, visits temples in Peterborough.

The coronation of King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is a watershed moment in South Africa.

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Two large car bombs have targeted the education ministry in the Somalia capital, Mogadishu.

A police spokesman said there had been casualties.

Reports say one of the car bombs was driven into the building followed by another blast in the same area.

Eyewitness speak of massive damage, blown-out windows and a lot of smoke near the ministry.

The Islamist group al-Shabab frequently carries out such attacks but it has yet to say if it was responsible for today's explosions.

Algerian tennis player Ines Ibbou details the financial struggles of life outside of the top 500 in the world rankings.

A British Nigerian artist is using pure gold to paint portraits depicting the stories of African diaspora women.

Why did Kenyan police officers shoot dead Arshad Sharif, one of Pakistan's most prominent journalists?

That's all from the BBC Africa Live team for now. We'll leave you with an automated service until our team returns on Monday morning Nairobi time at bbc.com/africalive.

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Ethiopia's Red Cross Society has condemned the killing of one of its ambulance drivers in the north of the country, calling it a moment of "deep sorrow" and blaming armed forces for the attack, external.

It's not clear whether their statement is accusing the federal army or the Tigrayan forces they are fighting for the death of their colleague, Mengistu Menyel.

They say the 40-year-old leaves behind two daughters.

The International Committee of the Red Cross has also shared its condolences:

Peter Jegwa
Lilongwe, Malawi

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At least 33 people have been arrested at demonstrations in Malawi, including the organisers, after police accused them of inciting violence.

People frustrated with rising living costs and government corruption joined the protests, which began in the cities of Blantyre and Zomba on Thursday, before spreading to the capital city of Lilongwe on Friday.

They say cabinet ministers and senior government officials already under corruption investigation must be investigated, not just fired or forced to resign.

Earlier this week Agriculture Minister Lobin Lowe and his deputy, Madalitso Wirima, were sacked for alleged incompetence and negligence by the president.

According to the presidency, the agriculture ministry had failed to follow correct procedures when trying to source fertiliser from a British firm, which has since demanded a commission fee of about $725,000 (£627,000) from Malawi despite the contract being cancelled.

The government is now paying this sum even though they are getting nothing in return. Multiple newspapers in Malawi - including the Nyasa Times, external and the Times of Malawi, external - allege the government was duped. The company has not commented publicly on the claims.

Despite the arrests of protesters on Friday, more anti-government rallies are planned in the northern city of Mzuzu.

Shingai Nyoka
BBC News, Harare

Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party has endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa as its leader for the next five years.

It means that he will also be the party’s presidential candidate in next year's general elections - in what will be his second and likely final term as party leader.

There was little surprise at the news that his endorsement was unanimous. Mr Mnangagwa’s was the only name put forward by provincial branches.

Addressing thousands of officials at the party congress on Friday, Mr Mnangagwa pointed out their achievements since ousting former leader Robert Mugabe in a coup in 2017.

The country faces serious economic challenges, and increasing outrage among Western countries over escalating violence and arrests of opposition members ahead of the 2023 polls.

Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton wants an Africa Cup of Nations-style cricket championship to help develop the sport on the continent.

Mike Thomson
BBC World Service News

The prize-winning Egyptian novelist and short-story writer, Bahaa Taher, has died aged 87.

Born in Cairo in 1935, he wrote a number of critically acclaimed books - some turned into TV dramas.

In the mid-1970s the author became active in left-wing literary circles and was banned from publishing under President Anwar Sadat’s government.

In 2008 Taher won the first-ever International Prize for Arabic Fiction, for his novel The Oasis of Sunset.