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Tanzanian PM to step down in surprise move

His unexpected withdrawal has sparked speculation of a power struggle within the ruling party.

How Wafcon 2024 will be ‘a dream’ for underdogs Botswana

Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.

How Wafcon 2024 will be ‘a dream’ for underdogs Botswana

Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.

How Wafcon 2024 will be ‘a dream’ for underdogs Botswana

Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.

Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces

The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.

South Africa’s political marriage of convenience avoids divorce – just

One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.

South Africa’s political marriage of convenience avoids divorce – just

One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.

South Africa’s political marriage of convenience avoids divorce – just

One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.

South Africa’s political marriage of convenience avoids divorce – just

One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.

How ‘blood gold’ is fuelling conflict in West Africa

Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.