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Gvernment officials have warned that Issa Tchiroma Bakary's declaration is illegal.

Morocco want to be a "strong contender" at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.

Morocco want to be a "strong contender" at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.

The protesters are seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges.

The long-time opposition leader died aged 80 in India, where he had been receiving medical treatment.

A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

Kisumu mourners flock to see Raila Odinga's body as Barack Obama remembers "a true champion of democracy".

Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.

Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.

Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.

Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.

The head of Liberia's drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.

Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.

Mourners carrying national flags and portraits of the late leader pay their final respects at a city stadium.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina takes his oath of office in front of crowds days after seizing power.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.