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Will the next pope be from Africa? /in /by

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

Will the next pope be from Africa? /in /by

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list /in /by

A court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987.

Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move /in /by

An investigation has been launched into allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana's third female chief justice.

Ethiopians are one shock away from catastrophe – UN /in /by

A lack of cash has forced the UN to halt live-saving aid to 650,000 women and children from May.

Ethiopians are one shock away from catastrophe – UN /in /by

A lack of cash has forced the UN to halt live-saving aid to 650,000 women and children from May.

The female prisoners becoming football coaches /in /by

A scheme is offering female prisoners in West Africa an opportunity to earn a football coaching badge which could help them get a job after their release.

Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot /in /by

The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.

Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot /in /by

The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.

Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa? /in /by

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.