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Family and close friends of South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela celebrated his life at a memorial gathering on Friday. He died earlier this week after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was described as a man who loved his family and who dedicated his life to his art and to activism. IMAGES
The funeral of Democratic Republic of Congo's rumba king Papa Wemba takes place in Kinshasa, a week after he collapsed on stage and died aged 66. IMAGES
The body of Congolese "rumba king" Papa Wemba arrives in Kinshasa, greeted by officials and a huge crowd of fans after his fatal collapse during a show in Ivory Coast. IMAGES.
South Africa announces it is pulling its troops out of Central African Republic, after the death of 13 of its soldiers in Bangui. Meanwhile, in Soweto, residents celebrate Nelson Mandela's recovery in hospital. We also discover Ivory Coast's latest fight against internet scammers. Finally, we will catch up with singer Alpha Blondy at his recent concert in Paris.
The head of the M23 rebels, Sultani Makenga, gives an exclusive interview to our reporters in DR Congo. Next, as French military intervention in Mali ends its second week, the humanitarian cost is already high. Meanwhile, some local artists in Mali are holding out hope for peace and are using their music to get there.
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