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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

Senegal ‘concerns’ over treatment before Afcon final

Senegal's football federation says a "lack of adequate security" left players and staff "at risk" on their arrival in Rabat for Sunday's final against hosts Morocco.

Senegal ‘concerns’ over treatment before Afcon final

Senegal's football federation says a "lack of adequate security" left players and staff "at risk" on their arrival in Rabat for Sunday's final against hosts Morocco.

From camouflage to tracksuits – Guinea’s junta leader becomes civilian president

Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

From camouflage to tracksuits – Guinea’s junta leader becomes civilian president

Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he’s won a seventh term

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he’s won a seventh term

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".