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Africa
'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...
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...
Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's...
Niger's ousted president has been seen for the first time since the military detained...
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...
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...
Niger coup: US offers 'unflagging support' to ousted leader
The EU has suspended all security cooperation with Niger after the country's army...
Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam...
Mauritanian authorities have charged a high school student with blasphemy over a...
Niger coup: Ruling party HQ attacked after President Bazoum...
Supporters of a coup in Niger have attacked the headquarters of the ousted president's...
Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV
Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national...
Godwin Emefiele's arrest: How Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...
Nigeria's once-powerful central bank chief has been charged with illegally owning...
Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Ghana's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, joining a long list of...
Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery....
A government minister in Ghana must have thought she was doing the right thing by...
Algeria wildfires: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated
At least 34 people have been killed and thousands evacuated after wildfires broke...
Sudan's Darfur terror: The radio presenter who gave birth...
After her three sons were killed, a heavily pregnant radio presenter fled the war...
Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its...
A remarkable new exhibition showcasing contemporary African photography - looking...