Africa

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'First English slave fort in Africa' uncovered on Ghana's coast

'First English slave fort in Africa' uncovered on Ghana's...

The exact location of what is thought to be the first English slave fort in Africa...

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Niger coup: Why some people want Russia in and France out

Niger coup: Why some people want Russia in and France out

In a sign of growing hostility towards the West since the coup in Niger, a businessman...

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Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader

Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's...

Niger's ousted president has been seen for the first time since the military detained...

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EU, African Union escalate pressure on Niger’s coup leaders

EU, African Union escalate pressure on Niger’s coup leaders

EU suspends financial aid to Niger, while the AU calls on the military to return...

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CAR braces for referendum that may extend President Touadera’s rule

CAR braces for referendum that may extend President Touadera’s...

If passed, the referendum will scrap a two-term limit and enable Touadera to run...

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Niger coup: US offers 'unflagging support' to ousted leader

Niger coup: US offers 'unflagging support' to ousted leader

The EU has suspended all security cooperation with Niger after the country's army...

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Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper

Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam...

Mauritanian authorities have charged a high school student with blasphemy over a...

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Niger coup: Ruling party HQ attacked after President Bazoum ousted

Niger coup: Ruling party HQ attacked after President Bazoum...

Supporters of a coup in Niger have attacked the headquarters of the ousted president's...

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Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV

Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV

Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national...

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Godwin Emefiele's arrest: How Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) boss ended up in court

Godwin Emefiele's arrest: How Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...

Nigeria's once-powerful central bank chief has been charged with illegally owning...

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Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty

Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty

Ghana's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, joining a long list of...

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Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?

Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery....

A government minister in Ghana must have thought she was doing the right thing by...

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Algeria wildfires: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated

Algeria wildfires: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated

At least 34 people have been killed and thousands evacuated after wildfires broke...

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Sudan's Darfur terror: The radio presenter who gave birth and kept walking

Sudan's Darfur terror: The radio presenter who gave birth...

After her three sons were killed, a heavily pregnant radio presenter fled the war...

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Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its...

A remarkable new exhibition showcasing contemporary African photography - looking...

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