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The executives of Central Region rsquo;s most coveted award scheme have officially announced shortlisted nominees for the 4th edition of the Central Entertainment and Business Awards. After laborious weeks of receiving and vetting nominees, the organisers, earlier today unveiled all successful applicants who deservedly qualified to be vot .

The divers helping restore Zanzibar's coral reefs damaged by climate change, fishing and tourism.

Jahmby Koikai spent most of her 38 years campaigning for better health care for women and girls.

The ex-president has been hit by a number of scandals but emerges once again to play a big role.

A 'tornado-looking' storm has killed at least 10 people after it hit several provinces on Monday.

After nearly 30 years in power, the ANC ruling party faces its toughest challenge yet in this year's polls.

The BBC's Fergal Keane returns to South Africa to follow up on a woman's story that stuck with him for over 30 years.

Jaci the rottweiler had been with the family for nearly two years and leaves her twin Laser behind.

A project in Mozambique is trying to reverse the alarming rate of deforestation there.

The BBC's Anne Soy questions the former leader about corruption allegations that have dogged his career.

The battle for control of the western city has intensified over the last few days as the RSF group advances.

The world’s longest cruise has been forced to amend its route and is now calling at nine African ports.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

The prime minister warns that El Niño-triggered heavy rains are likely to continue into May.

A Moroccan club is awarded the win after their kit was confiscated by Algerian customs officials.

East Africa is being pounded by unusually heavy rains linked to a combination of global weather events.

A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.

Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.

Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them, an investigation shows.

How the country's former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls.