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Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 - the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.

Hodan Mohamud Diiriye faced a firing squad after being found guilty of beating Saabirin Saylaan to death.

Eight African nations will be represented in Milan-Cortina - can any bring home medals?

The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine's Day.

Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.

Clinton Nyapara Mogesa is said to have been recruited in Qatar to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine.

The 24-year-old bagged her second-ever Grammy beating three Nigerians and a Ugandan.

They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie says "no formal decision" has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.