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Cellou Dalein Diallo says Sunday's takeover "completes" the work that opposition groups had begun.

Ahead of the 8 September elections, we asked young people in Casablanca what it's like to be Moroccan in 2021.

Djamel Belmadi backs Caf's decision to ban eight countries from using stadiums deemed unfit to host internationals.

A South African company is aiming to take advantage of a new interest in protein-rich insects.

Ecowas has condemned the coup in Guinea threatening with sanctions unless the president is released.

South Africa score late to beat Ghana as 10-man Uganda hold on for a draw against Mali in Monday's African World Cup qualifiers.

Little is known about the early life of Col Mamady Doumbouya, a former soldier in the French army.

Liverpool are "satisfied that Naby Keita is safe and well" as they work to get him out of Guinea following an attempted coup in the country.

Saadi Gaddafi was cleared of killing the Libyan football coach, and targeting protesters.

Ministers who served ousted President Alpha Condé are ordered to present themselves on Monday.

Pictures of squatters in a South African inner city with high levels of crime, drugs and prostitution.

Morocco are escorted out of Guinea after apparent coup postpones game, while on the pitch Namibia stun Togo.

Jacob Zuma will now serve the remainder of his 15-month sentence in the community.

President Alpha Conde is said to be unharmed while soldiers are seen near the presidential palace.

The commander of Mali's anti-terror police is accused of murder during 2020 anti-government protests.

Campaigners say it is important that Kenyan men join the battle to end female genital mutilation.

A leading general says 5,600 rebels have been killed in fierce fighting aided by airstrikes.

Zimbabwean musician Jay Prayzah maintains his passion for traditional music despite being an Afrobeats star.

How a start-up in Kenya is changing the way people cook.

New tactics are being used in the fight against jihadists as Chad and France reduce their military roles.