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Beninese army suffers ‘hard blow’ in border attack /in /by

The strike took place on one of Benin's most well-equipped military positions in the north, authorities say.

Beninese army suffers ‘hard blow’ in border attack /in /by

The strike took place on one of Benin's most well-equipped military positions in the north, authorities say.

Mozambique tense as opposition leader returns from exile /in /by

Two of Venâncio Mondlane's supporters are injured as police disperse crowds that had come to greet him.

Gun-wearing leader sparks concern at Ghana inauguration /in /by

Burkina Faso's Capt Ibrahim Traore had a holstered pistol in what some saw a security breach.

Mozambique tense as opposition leader returns from exile /in /by

Venâncio Mondlane is greeted by supporters as police try to prevent people reaching the airport.

Chad foils attempt to destabilise country – minister /in /by

A group of two dozen assailants armed with knives tried to enter the presidential palace.

Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Chelle as new coach /in /by

Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles, tasking the 47-year-old with earning qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

‘I had never seen anyone die before’ – Adebayor on Togo bus attack /in /by

Former Premier League striker Emmanuel Adebayor says the gun attack on the Togo team 15 years ago has made "a huge difference" in his life.

‘I had never seen anyone die before’ – Adebayor on Togo bus attack /in /by

Former Premier League striker Emmanuel Adebayor says the gun attack on the Togo team 15 years ago has made "a huge difference" in his life.

‘I had never seen anyone die before’ – Adebayor on Togo bus attack /in /by

Former Premier League striker Emmanuel Adebayor says the gun attack on the Togo team 15 years ago has made "a huge difference" in his life.