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Ghana becomes record fifth African nation to see opposition victory this year

Voters across Africa are punishing ruling parties over the state of the economy.

Ghana becomes record fifth African nation to see opposition victory this year

Voters across Africa are punishing ruling parties over the state of the economy.

South Africa beat England in ODI series opener

England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.

From freedom fighter to Namibia’s first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

From freedom fighter to Namibia’s first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

From freedom fighter to Namibia’s first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo

Authorities say those infected have symptoms including headaches, fever and a runny nose.

Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo

Authorities say those infected have symptoms including headaches, fever and a runny nose.

Niger junta takes control of French uranium mine

Since the coup last year, the junta has been trying to reduce French influence in the country.

Statue of Russia’s Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled in Central Africa

The new monument "is part of the bilateral relationship" between CAR and Russia, officials say.