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The 33-year-old Ugandan had been doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend.

Eswatini officials dismiss allegations the marriage is a political arrangement.

A year on from the first event in Ghana, organisers have signed an agreement to help find a host city for the next edition.

A year on from the first event in Ghana, organisers have signed an agreement to help find a host city for the next edition.

The Nigerian is heading to Turkish club Galatasaray on loan, but why was it so hard for the African Player of the Year to find a move after falling out with Napoli?

The Nigerian is heading to Turkish club Galatasaray on loan, but why was it so hard for the African Player of the Year to find a move after falling out with Napoli?

Daniel Mthimkhulu claimed to have engineering degrees - but had only finished high school.

Nigerian Mariam Eniola Bolaji is the first African to win a medal in badminton at the Paralympics.

Nigerian Mariam Eniola Bolaji is the first African to win a medal in badminton at the Paralympics.

Many people are left stranded as drivers queue for fuel and commuters wait at bus stations.

China is feting African leaders at a summit in Beijing aimed at strengthening ties.

China is feting African leaders at a summit in Beijing aimed at strengthening ties.

Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.

Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.

Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.

The politician's aide alleges he was shot by an officer but police say he stumbled getting into a vehicle.

The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.

Nigeria's police place a bounty on Andrew Wynne over an alleged plan to overthrow the government.

The airlink was re-instated only six years ago after a long period of tension between the neighbours.

The airlink was re-instated only six years ago after a long period of tension between the neighbours.