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Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.

Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana's army says.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo regains the world half-marathon record as he claimed victory in Lisbon on Sunday.

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

Morocco part company with coach Walid Regragui four months before the World Cup finals, with Mohamed Ouahbi appointed in his place.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten century as New Zealand demolish 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men's T20 World Cup final

Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten century as New Zealand demolish 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men's T20 World Cup final

NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the "safety and comfort" of Nigerian pilgrims.

The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.