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Three opposition politicians and the former speaker of parliament have been charged over last year's Capitol fire.

Maurice Kamto angered officials over comments he made about Cameroon's president while in France.

The Ojude Oba festival in south-west Nigeria combines fashion and culture connecting people to their roots.

The Ojude Oba festival in south-west Nigeria combines fashion and culture connecting people to their roots.

Police say Albert Ojwang injured himself in a cell, but Amnesty calls the death "suspicious".

Kigali accuses the central African organisation Eccas of pandering to the demands of Kinshasa.

Military police are investigating the alleged incident near the British army's training camp in Kenya.

Italy is holding a citizenship referendum and it's proving so divisive that some, including the prime minister, are boycotting it.

Italy is holding a citizenship referendum and it's proving so divisive that some, including the prime minister, are boycotting it.

Italy is holding a citizenship referendum and it's proving so divisive that some, including the prime minister, are boycotting it.

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

The blaze broke out a day after protests over plans to oust former speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa.

Bryan Mbeumo has become one of the most sought-after players in the English Premier League.

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.

The Russian mercenary group is leaving amid an uptick in deadly Islamist insurgent attacks.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.