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Ghana’s Partey denies two new counts of rape

Thomas Partey, 32, pleads not guilty to two new allegations of rape at Southwark Crown Court.

Ghanaian footballer killed in armed attack on his team, Berekum Chelsea

The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus

The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.

Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

Nigeria Air Force orders investigation after dozens killed in airstrike

The Nigerian Air Force said it has launched investigations after it struck a village market while targeting militants.

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Djibouti’s president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

Djibouti’s president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.