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The Afropop singer began her musical career in the 1980s and also appeared in popular TV series.

Cerebral palsy is believed to be one of the most common neurological disorders in Nigeria.

Cerebral palsy is believed to be one of the most common neurological disorders in Nigeria.

Cerebral palsy is believed to be one of the most common neurological disorders in Nigeria.

Mubarak Bala was jailed for blasphemy in a case that attracted criticism from rights groups.

Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK.

The French president said Sahel nations owed their sovereignty to France's anti-terror intervention.

More than 80 young Kenyans have gone missing in recent months, with many blaming the security forces.

South Africa finally break Pakistan's resistance on the fourth day of the second Test to complete a 2-0 series win and finish top of the World Test Championship table.

South Africa finally break Pakistan's resistance on the fourth day of the second Test to complete a 2-0 series win and finish top of the World Test Championship table.

Capoeira, a sport mixing martial art and dance, is one of Brazil’s biggest cultural exports. Now a new generation of African children are rediscovering its appeal and African roots.

Capoeira, a sport mixing martial art and dance, is one of Brazil’s biggest cultural exports. Now a new generation of African children are rediscovering its appeal and African roots.

Venâncio Mondlane left Mozambique shortly before last October's elections, which he says he won.

Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.

Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.

Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.

The gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in.

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.