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Paint, parades and power: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: Tears and heartbreak over tragic story of South African girl sold by her mother Remembering Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o - a giant of African literature Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat? Namibia marks colonial genocide for first time with memorial day 'Nowhere is safe' - Cameroonians trapped between separatists and soldiers Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Focus on Africa This Is Africa
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Suspect in South African student's murder killed in police shootout
A suspect wanted for the murder of a South African university student has been killed in a shootout with the police. Olorato Mongale's body was found on Sunday in Lombardy, north of Johannesburg, about two hours after she was reported missing having gone on a date. In the early hours of Friday morning, police officers found the main suspect hiding at a residential complex in the coastal town of Amanzimtoti, police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said. The suspect, who has not been named by the police, shot at the officers, who returned fire and killed him, Brigadier Mathe added. Ms Mongale's death has sparked a fierce debate about the levels of violence faced by women in South Africa. The search for two other men linked to her killing continues, while police have arrested the parents of the deceased suspect. The suspect's mother is accused of enabling him to "evade arrest" by tipping him off about the police's presence at her house. The police say they the suspect's father is the owner of a VW Polo allegedly used in Ms Mongale's murder. Chris Brown concert shines spotlight on violence against women in South Africa Sexual violence in South Africa: 'I was raped, now I fear for my daughters' Tears and heartbreak over tragic story of South African girl sold by her mother Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Focus on Africa
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Suspect in South African student's murder killed in police shootout
A suspect wanted for the murder of a South African university student has been killed in a shootout with the police. Olorato Mongale's body was found on Sunday in Lombardy, north of Johannesburg, about two hours after she was reported missing having gone on a date. In the early hours of Friday morning, police officers found the main suspect hiding at a residential complex in the coastal town of Amanzimtoti, police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said. The suspect, who has not been named by the police, shot at the officers, who returned fire and killed him, Brigadier Mathe added. Ms Mongale's death has sparked a fierce debate about the levels of violence faced by women in South Africa. Chris Brown concert shines spotlight on violence against women in South Africa Sexual violence in South Africa: 'I was raped, now I fear for my daughters' Tears and heartbreak over tragic story of South African girl sold by her mother Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Focus on Africa
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Ghana temporarily shuts embassy in US over alleged visa scandal
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister has announced that the country has temporarily closed its embassy in the US capital amid an investigation into an alleged visa scam. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the embassy will be shut following the "damning findings" of an audit team he put together to investigate alleged corruption at the Washington diplomatic mission. The statement added that the closure would last "a few days" until a "restructuring and systems overhaul" is finalised. According to Ablakwa, a locally recruited staff member and "collaborators" were allegedly involved in a "fraudulent" scheme whereby they extracted money from visa and passport applicants. It is alleged that the scheme consisted of creating an unauthorised link on the embassy's website to redirect visa and passport applicants to a private firm where they were "charged extra for multiple services" without the knowledge of the foreign ministry. Ablakwa added that the staff member "kept the entire proceeds" in their private account, and that the scheme had been going on for five years. Applicants seeking visas were charged unapproved fees ranging from almost $30 (£22) to $60 by the private firm. "This conduct has been reported to the attorney-general for possible prosecution and retrieval of funds obtained through fraudulent schemes," Ablakwa added. As a result, foreign ministry staff in Washington "have been recalled home" and "all locally recruited staff at the embassy have been suspended", Ablakwa said. "President [John] Mahama's government will continue to demonstrate zero tolerance for corruption, naked conflict of interest and blatant abuse of office." 'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster 'I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me' Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Africa Daily Focus on Africa
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Ghana temporarily shuts embassy in US over alleged visa scandal
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister has announced that the country has temporarily closed its embassy in the US capital amid an investigation into an alleged visa scam. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the embassy will be shut following the "damning findings" of an audit team he put together to investigate alleged corruption at the Washington diplomatic mission. The statement added that the closure would last "a few days" until a "restructuring and systems overhaul" is finalised. According to Ablakwa, a locally recruited staff member and "collaborators" were allegedly involved in a "fraudulent" scheme whereby they extracted money from visa and passport applicants. It is alleged that the scheme consisted of creating an unauthorised link on the embassy's website to redirect visa and passport applicants to a private firm where they were "charged extra for multiple services" without the knowledge of the foreign ministry. Ablakwa added that the staff member "kept the entire proceeds" in their private account, and that the scheme had been going on for five years. Applicants seeking visas were charged unapproved fees ranging from almost $30 (£22) to $60 by the private firm. "This conduct has been reported to the attorney-general for possible prosecution and retrieval of funds obtained through fraudulent schemes," Ablakwa added. As a result, foreign ministry staff in Washington "have been recalled home" and "all locally recruited staff at the embassy have been suspended", Ablakwa said. "President [John] Mahama's government will continue to demonstrate zero tolerance for corruption, naked conflict of interest and blatant abuse of office." 'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster 'I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me' Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Africa Daily Focus on Africa
