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Ghana’s Supreme Court dismisses challenges to anti-LGBT bill

The new bill includes a three-year prison sentence on anyone who identifies as LGBT.

Tens of thousands without water in Mayotte as curfew brought in

Rescuers race to find missing people and survivors in the French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido.

Nigerian man promised pardon after 10 years on death row for stealing hens

The sentencing sparked an outcry in Nigeria - his family have been campaigning for his release ever since.

Nigerian man promised pardon after 10 years on death row for stealing hens

The sentencing sparked an outcry in Nigeria - his family have been campaigning for his release ever since.

The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed

Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed

Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed

Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

New Mauritian PM sends fresh Chagos proposals to UK

Navin Ramgoolam says the original agreement did not benefit his nation enough.

How Lookman went from ‘failure’ to Africa’s best

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman encourages the youth of Africa to "turn pain to power" after being named as the continent's best player.

How Lookman went from ‘failure’ to Africa’s best

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman encourages the youth of Africa to "turn pain to power" after being named as the continent's best player.