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Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians’ spoken English /in /by

William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract /in /by

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract /in /by

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds /in /by

Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.

More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds /in /by

Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.

He wasn’t guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial /in /by

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

This man was jailed for five years over Nigeria’s End Sars protests and then freed without trial /in /by

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

South African court orders Zambia to return former president’s body /in /by

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.

Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour /in /by

The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

‘I cried so hard’ – the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak /in /by

Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.