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Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a "blouse".

Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.

Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.

Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

Film-maker Akinola Davies Jr says he wanted to explore the depiction of father-son relationships.

The fisherman ran into a stream near the river after he and two friends encountered a herd of elephants.

It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says she would take a sex test if it allowed her to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games.

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 - the latest batch of files show.

Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.