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Sudan militia chief sentenced to 20 years for war crimes during Darfur conflict /in /by

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.

Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace /in /by

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted /in /by

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says /in /by

A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.

Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says /in /by

A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.

Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says /in /by

A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.

More than 100 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan, WHO chief says /in /by

The UN says 63 children were among those killed in the attack, which took place last week.

Hunt under way for Benin coup plotters as two hostages reportedly freed /in /by

Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

All you need to know about Afcon 2025 /in /by

BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.

All you need to know about Afcon 2025 /in /by

BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.