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Protests in Italy after Moroccan-born man dies while being restrained by police
Thousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.
Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).
Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from Nigeria’s anti-corruption boss
They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.
All you need to know about Wafcon 2026
Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.
QPR sign former Brighton full-back Lamptey
Former Chelsea and Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey joins Championship club QPR.
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas pipeline plan
A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 13 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
Many feared dead in another Nigeria boat disaster but why do they keep happening?
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.
Eight worshippers die in crush at Burundi preacher’s gathering
A wall at the exit gate collapsed as many people jostled to leave the venue at night, police say.
Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children’s orphanage – police
Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.