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The final man to emerge from the disused shaft blew a whistle as he was received by army officers.

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

Attiéké has been honoured with a Unesco heritage title, which should see the delicious dish protected.

Attiéké has been honoured with a Unesco heritage title, which should see the delicious dish protected.

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

Walus has never expressed remorse for killing Hani and has become a symbol for the far right in Poland.

Hopes that more discussion of menstrual health can boost the development of women's football in Africa and provide support to players.

Hopes that more discussion of menstrual health can boost the development of women's football in Africa and provide support to players.

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

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

To curb unemployment, Mahamudu Bawumia has promised a "digital economy" and John Mahama a "24-hour economy".

To curb unemployment, Mahamudu Bawumia has promised a "digital economy" and John Mahama a "24-hour economy".

To curb unemployment, Mahamudu Bawumia has promised a "digital economy" and John Mahama a "24-hour economy".

Illegal gold mining in Ghana picked up this year following an almost 30% rise in global gold prices, despite military operations to shut them down.

Witnesses said the celebration by Arsenal fans angered the security guard.

Zambia striker Barbra Banda and Malawi's Chawinga sisters Tabitha and Temwa are on the five-strong shortlist to become African Women's Footballer of the Year.

Namibia's Swapo records its worst election performance - continuing a trend seen across Africa.

Namibia's Swapo records its worst election performance - continuing a trend seen across Africa.