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Fear of mass killings as thousands trapped in besieged Sudan city taken by militia group

The UN says there are credible reports of "summary executions" in el-Fasher.

The 92-year-old president who never loses

Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.

The 92-year-old president who never loses

Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by wining a heavily disputed election.

The 92-year-old president who never loses

Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.

The South African start-up bringing tech to townships

Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

Ivory Coast president, 83, secures fourth term after two rivals barred

Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from contesting the election.

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president wins controversial eighth term

Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud.

UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

Mali shuts schools and universities as jihadist blockade worsens fuel crisis

The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.

A coronation not a contest – Tanzania’s first female president faces little opposition

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.