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Lusaka Mayor Defends Facebook Gun Photos

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

The mayor of Zambia's capital, Lusaka, Miles Sampa, has defended his Facebook post showing him with a gun and wearing a holster, after claiming he was threatened by "thugs". The photos have since been removed.

Plus Kenya's Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has been ordered to appear in court on Wednesday to face charges of abuse of office and tax evasion.

And Cameroon is embarking on a new drive to eradicate corruption in the public service.

(Image: Miles Sampa. Credit: Emmaka Solutions)

23 minutes

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Tue 28 Aug 201819:06GMT

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