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He has been holding rallies nationwide saying October's elections cannot go ahead without reforms.

Who is Gen Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?

Pilot lost control after bird in cardboard box slid off a passenger's knee and knocked controls, aviation authority finds.

A play critical of the government was initially disqualified from the competition under unclear circumstances.

Sudan's government alleges that the UAE is arming its civil war opponents, which it denies.

This is the first payment under a deal aimed at helping Zimbabwe mend its relations with the West.

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema swaps his uniform for a suit in a bid for electoral success.

Desperate residents have been fleeing floodwaters by wading or paddling to safety in homemade canoes.

Nicolas Jackson, nicknamed Neymar by his young contemporaries back in Senegal, is looking to fire Chelsea to European glory this season.

The statement escalates regional tensions after Mali accused Algeria of backing terrorism.

Kinshasa is prone to soil erosion and the president warned the climate crisis is making flooding worse.

Nigerian vlogger Alma Asinobi on failed Guinness World Record attempt

The emir of Kano is one of Nigeria's most respected traditional leaders but there is a tussle for the throne.

The blind musician, who helped bring Malian music to the world in the 2000s, died last week aged 70.

The African nation is "taking advantage" of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.

Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.