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Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.

Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.

A hospital in Lagos denies medical negligence over the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon's first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.

The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.

Lee James and guests reflect on Morocco and Senegal reaching the last four at Afcon.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

Manchester City sign Ghana international Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in a deal worth about £65m.

The Royal Court found the funds were "more likely than not" proceeds from a corrupt scheme.

An ex-air force pilot explains how he carried out an undercover mission to fly Siad Barre's body home for burial.

An ex-air force pilot explains how he carried out an undercover mission to fly Siad Barre's body home for burial.