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Deyda Hydara murder: Gambian sentenced in Germany for crimes against humanity
Bai Lowe drove for a unit that killed opponents of the ex-regime, including journalist Deyda Hydara.
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Rema: Calm down singer cancels December shows for health reasons
"It breaks my heart," the Afrobeats star tells fans on Instagram, but says he needs time to recuperate.
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South African man jailed for inciting pro-Jacob Zuma riot in 2021
The former security guard is the first person to be convicted over the unrest in 2021.
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Nigeria budget: President Tinubu says budget offers 'renewed hope'
The budget comes as Nigerians are facing a deepening cost of living crisis and skyrocketing inflation.
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Kaunda suits, loved by Kenya's President William Ruto, banned in parliament
The so-called Kaunda suit is not part of a proper dress code, the Speaker of Parliament says.
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Child marriage: 'I was sold into marriage for £7 at the age of 12'
Tamara was married at 12 and a mother at 13 - one of millions worldwide who marry before 18.
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Sierra Leone violence: Sunday attacks were part of coup attempt - minister
The capital city is recovering from Sunday's series of attacks on prisons and a military barracks.
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Pet tigers remain in Ghana home despite Accra court order
A year after a court ordered the removal of the animals, they are still there.
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Namibia qualify for 2024 Men's T20 World Cup
Namibia book their spot at the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup after guaranteeing a top-two finish in African qualifying.
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Black Mermaid: ‘I was always the only black person on the boat’
South Africa’s first black female freediving instructor is on a mission to make access to the ocean inclusive.
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Impala Platinum mine accident in South Africa kills 11
Leading mining company Impala Platinum describes the accident as the "darkest day" in its history.
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Niger coup leaders repeal law against migrant smuggling
The legislation allowed police to take action against smugglers taking migrants to Europe.
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What may have sparked the mutiny in Sierra Leone
There are concerns there could have been a coup attempt in a region plagued by military takeovers.
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Sierra Leone prison breaks: Was it an attempted coup?
Armed men attacked a military barracks and a prison in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone on November 26th.
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Ghana Cardinal Peter Turkson: It's time to understand homosexuality
Cardinal Peter Turkson is at odds with bishops in his country, who back a harsh anti-gay proposal.
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Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated - minister
The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup.
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Kenya abortion: Women go to backstreet clinics amid legal ambiguity
An estimated seven Kenyan women die a day after unsafe abortions even though they are legal in some cases.
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Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle 'bandits' in north Nigeria
At least 100 are abducted over an unpaid "tax" the gunmen had imposed on villagers, residents say.
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Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose
Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.
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Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll
President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.
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