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Prince Johnson oversaw the torture and killing of the then-president but was later elected to the senate.

At least 13 bodies have been found but officials fear the true number of dead is much higher.

The UK foreign secretary dismisses criticism of the agreement as "politicking" before elections.

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.

The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.

The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.

The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.

England equal their third-highest score in women's T20 internationals to cruise to victory against South Africa and seal the three-match series with a game to spare.

Seven people remain missing days after Sea Story sank after reportedly being hit by a large wave.

Faustine Ndugulile was elected WHO African director months ago and was due to take over from February.

Swapo's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking to become the country's first female president.

Ghana marks 100 years since the return of a monarch exiled in Seychelles during the colonial era.

Ghana marks 100 years since the return of a monarch exiled in Seychelles during the colonial era.

Ghana marks 100 years since the return of a monarch exiled in Seychelles during the colonial era.

Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in power for a fortnight, spoke after meeting British envoy Jonathan Powell.

Seven people remain unaccounted for after a tourist boat sank on Monday after leaving the Egyptian port of Marsa Alam.

An AU-backed report says new rules mean the country has made things harder for most African visitors.

Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda is voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year.