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The former head of state faced criticism after unveiling the likeness of himself last year.

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year.

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

The money was recovered from Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and others.

Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?