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Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.

Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.

Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.

Alleged protesters - many of whom appeared frail after weeks in detention - appeared in court on Friday.

Meet Rwanda's first cheerleading squad, known as the Pom Pom Girls.

After starting his rap career earlier this year, Fulham's Alex Iwobi says he aims to inspire through music as well as football.

Kithure Kindiki, the immediate former interior minister, has been a loyal ally to President Ruto.

Jackline Juma, the first female head coach of a men's team in Kenya's top division, says "gender should not be a barrier" in football.

Jackline Juma, the first female head coach of a men's team in Kenya's top division, says "gender should not be a barrier" in football.

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.

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

President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party loses parliamentary majority in a shock defeat, early poll results show.

Ex-law professor and Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki has been a loyal ally to President Ruto.

The impeached deputy president wanted to prevent the swearing in as he appeals against his removal.

Shaun Mogaila allegedly fled the scene of the accident which killed a nine-year-old girl.

Eugène Rwamucyo was found guilty of complicity in genocide and complicity in crimes against humanity.

Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.

Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.

Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.