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Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says

These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

Suspected suicide attacks kill at least 23 in north-east Nigeria

Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri's busiest locations on Monday evening.

‘Fire came from the sky and burned them’ – life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan

Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

‘Fire came from the sky and burned them’ – life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan

Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

‘Fire came from the sky and burned them’ – life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan

Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off

Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off

Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says

Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.

Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say

Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

‘We will go wherever they hide’: Rooting out IS in Somalia

Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.