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Presidential candidate Tundu Lissu says the election was "marred by irregularities at all stages".

The president's U-turn over a third-term bid has opened up wounds in a country with a history of civil wars.

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw.

Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died.

The World Trade Organisation's nominations team says member countries should back Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Confederation of African Football president Ahmad has been found to have breached Fifa's codes of ethics, BBC Sport Africa understands.

Fourteen Raja Casablanca players have tested positive for Coronavirus ahead of their second leg semi-final clash with Egyptian giants Zamalek.

Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga's This Mournable Body is on the Booker Prize 2020 shortlist.

South Africa Rugby is investigating after a player died at a tournament - despite the amateur game still being suspended in the country because of the coronavirus pandemic.

A guest at a dinner the president attended later tested positive for coronavirus.

The charity will also stop using images of starving people or ill children in its fundraising show.

Voting begins amid nationwide reports of social media restrictions, plus violence in Zanzibar.

Wavel Ramkalawan brings his party in from 43 years in opposition to lead the island nation.

Twitter users criticised the BBC because the trailer did not name his murder victim Reeva Steenkamp.

The militants are standing trial on charges of planning and executing two attacks targeting foreigners.

The panel looking into police brutality heard from a victim who said he was beaten and tortured.

Faith Kariuki breastfed her five-month-old child whilst Covid-19 positive.

Maalim Seif Sharif's party says he was detained at a polling station but police have not commented.

Renowned activist Aisha Yesufu on why the anti-Sars protests in Nigeria are a turning point for youth.

The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say.