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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.
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.
Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.
Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads
The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.
Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads
The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.
Fifa starts disciplinary action over Spain v Egypt chants
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.