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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.

Opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane's team says his current condition is "unknown" after the attack.

Two close allies of the vice-president, a bitter rival of the president, are arrested.

Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.

Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.

Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.

Cyclists, organisers and fans tell the BBC there were no security issues on the Tour du Rwanda, despite fighting across the border in DR Congo.

Lesotho says it is surprised by Trump's comments given its "warm and cordial" relations with the US.

Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar speaks to the BBC about the deportation of Nigerians from the US.

In the latest episode of Born to Brawl, Cindy Ngamba shares her incredible story before her first professional fight against Kirstie Bavington.

Africa's Sahel region accounts for more than half of terror-related killings, a new reports says.

Africa's Sahel region accounts for more than half of terror-related killings, a new reports says.

Thousands of Congolese are opting make a dangerous river crossing to get to safety in Burundi.

Thousands of Congolese are opting make a dangerous river crossing to get to safety in Burundi.

Thousands of Congolese are opting make a dangerous river crossing to get to safety in Burundi.

Around 40 diplomats, politicians, and journalists are accused of conspiring against state security.

Thirty-two people were shipwrecked on a rig in the Mediterranean with no food or water, an NGO has said.

Rwanda had asked for additional money it said it was owed after the UK suspended aid to the country.

Children as young as one have been subjected to horrific sexual violence, a UN report finds.

Gen Brice Nguema said he was responding to people's "many appeals" to run for president next month.