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Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

Volodymyr Zelensky ends an historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.

Volodymyr Zelensky ends an historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.

Volodymyr Zelensky ends an historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.

This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade.

Tanzanian bananas are among the things hit in the dispute after Malawi stopped them from entering.

Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in latest truce deal.

Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.

This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office.

Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

A court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987.

An investigation has been launched into allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana's third female chief justice.

A lack of cash has forced the UN to halt live-saving aid to 650,000 women and children from May.

The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.