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Motorbike raids on villages kill dozens in Nigeria

Armed men shot locals dead, set homes alight and abducted an "undetermined" number of people in Niger State.

Russian ‘pick-up artist’ accused of secretly filming women in Ghana and Kenya

Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent.

Planned US-funded baby vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau blasted by WHO

Giving some newborns in Guinea-Bissau an established hepatitis B treatment but not others is "unethical", it says.

Planned US-funded baby vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau blasted by WHO

Giving some newborns in Guinea-Bissau an established hepatitis B treatment but not others is "unethical", it says.

Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine’s bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed

Bouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.

Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine’s bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed

Bouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.

Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine’s bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed

Bouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.

Sudan war crimes saw 6,000 killed in three days, UN says

Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed the atrocities in the city of el-Fasher, says a UN report.

Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are "totally unfounded", says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are "totally unfounded", says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.