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A social media influencer and fixer to football stars hopes he can help Ethiopia reach the Fifa World Cup for the first time.

As the price of basics soars, African governments are intervening to support local currencies.

The president, ex-footballer George Weah, faced Joseph Boakai in a second round of voting.

Bandy Kiki received threats after she came out as a young lesbian woman from Cameroon.

Just 7,100 votes separated incumbent George Weah and challenger Joseph Boakai in the first round.

Military leaders say the plan is not final and needs approval in a "national dialogue" next year.

Abdul Rashid Kyoto is accused of killing British and South African honeymooners and their Ugandan guide.

The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.

Guillaume Soro, who faces lengthy prison sentences, says he wans to "contribute to reconciliation".

Julius Malema had candid views on Kenya's president but also poses a challenge to the opposition.

Saturday's elections in three states were marred by reports of low turnout, violence and rigging.

The European Union urges the military government to investigate the reported slaughter of villagers.

More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.

Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena dies aged 28 after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania.

The rags to riches story of Amoako Boafo, whose portraits of black subjects now command mega prices.

Interpreters for German soldiers say they will be the target of jihadists after the UN soon leaves.

More than 1.6 million people could be affected by the unusually heavy seasonal rains.

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in East Africa will be the "most commercially viable" in history as it will have three hosts, claims an official.

Eritrea withdraw from qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup just six days before they were due to play their first group fixture.

Ghanaians online are outraged over the incident, which sparked a police manhunt.