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Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president
Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".
Suspected jihadists attack airport near Niger’s capital
Niger's defence ministry said four military personnel were injured and 20 attackers killed in the incident.
South Africa and Israel expel each other’s envoys in diplomatic row
South Africa accuses the Israeli envoy of insulting President Ramaphosa. Israel says the expulsion is "baseless".
Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties
The multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Joshua pays emotional tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crash
Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.
Joshua pays emotional tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crash
Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.
Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos
Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.