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Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged.

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

The West Ham boss says he is "honoured" to act as a role model and believes there are "a lot" of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.

Joshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was "compromised".

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

Morocco suffer a blow before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as their captain Achraf Hakimi injures an ankle injury playing for PSG.

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.

Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.

Families continue to search for or bury relatives, a day after President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in.