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Floods force Niger to delay new school year

The government says classrooms are being used to accommodate people whose houses have been destroyed.

Businessman extradited from UK to South Africa on fraud charges

Michael Lomas is accused of manipulating massive contracts for work on a power station in South Africa.

Too many games ‘not good for football’ – African boss Motsepe

Footballers playing too many games risks the 'long-term success' of football, says Caf president Patrice Motsepe.

Too many games ‘not good for football’ – African boss Motsepe

Footballers playing too many games risks the 'long-term success' of football, says Caf president Patrice Motsepe.

Holy nights and stunning sunrises: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Holy nights and stunning sunrises: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Holy nights and stunning sunrises: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Guinea stadium massacre fugitive extradited from Liberia

Claude Pivi, Guinea's most wanted fugitive, has been on the run since last year's dramatic prison break.

Ousted president quits Gabon politics, calls for wife’s release

The 65-year-old pledges not to be a threat to the military junta, which toppled him from power last August.

Ousted president quits Gabon politics, calls for wife’s release

The 65-year-old pledges not to be a threat to the military junta, which toppled him from power last August.