Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.
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Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.
Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.
Alleged protesters - many of whom appeared frail after weeks in detention - appeared in court on Friday.
Meet Rwanda's first cheerleading squad, known as the Pom Pom Girls.
After starting his rap career earlier this year, Fulham's Alex Iwobi says he aims to inspire through music as well as football.
Jackline Juma, the first female head coach of a men's team in Kenya's top division, says "gender should not be a barrier" in football.
Jackline Juma, the first female head coach of a men's team in Kenya's top division, says "gender should not be a barrier" in football.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.