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Guinea’s president dismisses 173 soldiers, including coup ally, for desertion
It is thought to be part of efforts to consolidate the former coup leader's control.
China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over ‘security risks’
Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Ex-head of Rwanda’s presidential guard dies in jail 12 years after his arrest
His brother tells the BBC his family have not been allowed to see him "in all these years".
Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks
The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.
Nigeria’s president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028
Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.
Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028
Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.
Tanzania’s vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move
Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.
Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate
A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.