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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at State House in Nairobi, where he is welcomed by his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto. The two leaders are expected to hold a joint press conference after a bilateral meeting. IMAGES
Thousands of Kenyans gathered to mourn the country's longest serving leader, the hardline Daniel arap Moi, as a week of mourning climaxes with a state funeral. Moi, who ruled the country for 24 years, died on February 4 aged 95. IMAGES
The body of Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe lies in state at the "Blue Roof", his private residence in Harare. Mugabe's remains arrived in the country on Wednesday for burial in a country divided over the legacy of a former liberation hero whose 37-year rule was marked by repression and economic ruin. IMAGES
Seventy children were still missing following a blaze that destroyed a school dormitory in central Kenya and killed at least 17 young pupils, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says in a statement in Endarasha where the tragedy took place overnight. SOUNDBITE
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is greeted by Bolivia's Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa as he arrives at Viru Viru Airport in Santa Cruz for his state visit to the country. IMAGES