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Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image.

Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.

Nine months after it should have started, the African Nations Championship finally kicked off on Saturday as hosts Cameroon beat Zimbabwe 1-0.

But his main rival Bobi Wine claims vote-rigging and vows to produce evidence.

A third of the population of Madagascar will suffer from food insecurity due to ongoing droughts and a recession.

An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region.

We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration.

Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.

The conflict threatens the stability of the entire region, the EU's top diplomat says.

The family of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi had launched the posthumous bid to overturn his conviction.

President Museveni's rival alleges the internet shutdown allows for rigging in the election count.

There are concerns that the Covid-19 pandemic has created the environment for a rise in FGM cases in Kenya.

There will be increasing tension between the platforms and African governments, analysts say.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

On the eve of Caf making Issa Hayatou its 'honorary president', a former official says it has taken too long to recognise African football's longest ruler.

The rescheduled Confederation Cup tie between Nigeria's Rivers United and South Africa's Bloemfontein Celtic will be played in Benin.

Cape Verde make their debut at a global team tournament as they take part in the Men's World Handball Championships in Egypt.

The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga speaks to voters as they wait to cast their ballots.

Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll.

It tops up doses already promised as officials worry that Africa is at the back of the vaccine queue.