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Museveni in commanding lead ahead of election announcement /in /by

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90 /in /by

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

South African national park closed due to floods /in /by

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

South African national park closed due to floods /in /by

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

Senegal stand in way of Morocco’s 50-year wait for Afcon glory /in /by

The game in Rabat (19:00 GMT) pits the continent's top two teams against one another, with the North Africans ranked 11th in the world and the Teranga Lions eight places below them.

US accuses South Africa military of ‘cosying up to Iran’ /in /by

The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.

Kruger National Park shuts as deadly floods strike South Africa /in /by

Severe flooding believed to be worsened by climate change has killed at least 19 people in South Africa in recent weeks.

Uganda’s president heads for victory as his main rival cries foul /in /by

President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations.

Tragic death of Adichie’s young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings /in /by

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Morocco celebrates Afcon win: ‘Today is about couscous not jollof’ /in /by

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.