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The latest stories from the Africa section of the BBC News web site.

Unions threaten SA 'standstill'

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 16:31
South African unions threaten to call a nationwide strike across all sectors in support of public workers, who marched through the country's cities.

Maigari wins controversial poll

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 16:18
Aminu Maigari becomes the new president of Nigeria's Football Federation after winning one of the most controversial elections in Nigerian football history.

Appiah relishing Italian job

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 15:24
Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah is hungry for success and believes the 2010-11 Italian season will re-establish him as a top player.

Nigeria to privatise power firm

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 14:42
Nigeria is to sell off the state power monopoly PHCN, President Goodluck Jonathan announces.