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Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin’s presidential campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.
Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin’s presidential campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.
US has let in 4,499 refugees since October – all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.
Caf president would welcome corruption investigation
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has "zero tolerance" for corruption, which he says is "worse than cancer".
Kenya disputes UN report on rape allegations against its Haiti personnel
The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel on safety grounds
The state department has also authorised non-emergency embassy staff to leave on security grounds.
Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes
Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.
Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.
Cameroon ‘military contractors’ killed in Russia-Ukraine war – BBC confirms leaked memo
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.