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From freedom fighter to Namibia’s first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

From freedom fighter to Namibia’s first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

From freedom fighter to Namibia’s first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo

Authorities say those infected have symptoms including headaches, fever and a runny nose.

Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo

Authorities say those infected have symptoms including headaches, fever and a runny nose.

Niger junta takes control of French uranium mine

Since the coup last year, the junta has been trying to reduce French influence in the country.

Statue of Russia’s Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled in Central Africa

The new monument "is part of the bilateral relationship" between CAR and Russia, officials say.

135 killed in football stadium crush, Guinea rights groups say

Estimate based on information from hospital, cemeteries, families, witnesses and other sources.

What’s on the minds of Ghanaian voters in seven charts

Ghanaians are about to elect a new president amid concerns about inflation, unemployment and debt.

What’s on the minds of Ghanaian voters explored in seven charts

Ghanaians are about to elect a new president amid concerns about inflation, unemployment and debt.