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An ex-air force pilot explains how he carried out an undercover mission to fly Siad Barre's body home for burial.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo's Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo's Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.

John Bennett, Isaac Fanin and guests look ahead to Mali v Senegal and Cameroon v Morocco.

The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player's poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.

The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traoré.

In a controversial move, Israel became the first nation to acknowledge Somaliland as an independent state.

At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

The main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.

Tunisia sack coach Sami Trabelsi a day after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 defeat by Mali on penalties.

Tunisia sack coach Sami Trabelsi a day after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 defeat by Mali on penalties.

It is the latest in a spate of violent attacks in Niger state, and comes a day after officials said schools could reopen following a mass abduction last year.

Schools in "safe and secure areas" will be allowed to reopen after 250 children were taken in November.