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Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud.

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.

An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

Andry Rajoelina, who was removed from power in a coup last week, had already acquired French nationality.

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.

Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.