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Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

Ghana temporarily shuts embassy in US over alleged visa scandal

An audit uncovers an alleged scam where applicants were required to pay more than the published fee.

Kenyan MP found in coffee farm after alleged abduction

The incident sparks outrage, with the opposition accusing the government of political intimidation.

Ex-DR Congo president returns from self-imposed exile, party says

Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party official.

Ugandan army accuses German envoy of ‘subversive activities’

The highly unusual attack came after the ambassador reportedly raised concerns about the army chief.

Ugandan army accuses German envoy of ‘subversive activities’

The highly unusual attack came after the ambassador reportedly raised concerns about the army chief.

‘Nowhere is safe’ – Cameroonians trapped between separatists and soldiers

Thousands have died in a conflict that has been largely ignored by the rest of the world.

‘Nowhere is safe’ – Cameroonians trapped between separatists and soldiers

Thousands have died in a conflict that has been largely ignored by the rest of the world.

‘Nowhere is safe’ – Cameroonians trapped between separatists and soldiers

Thousands have died in a conflict that has been largely ignored by the rest of the world.