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The sentencing sparked an outcry in Nigeria - his family have been campaigning for his release ever since.

Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the claims and it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals.

Navin Ramgoolam says the original agreement did not benefit his nation enough.

The Mozambican authorities have called Chido "one of the most intense storms ever recorded".

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman encourages the youth of Africa to "turn pain to power" after being named as the continent's best player.

England win their first women's Test since 2014 with a crushing 286-run victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein.

Stolen files are said to include personal data belonging to ministries and top government officials.

The daughter of Angola's former president was described by the UK government as a "notorious kleptocrat".

Nigeria's Ademola Lookman and Zambia's Barbra Banda are crowned Africa's best footballers at the Caf Awards in Marrakesh.

BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United's match-winner Amad Diallo was the only player to have freedom and fearlessness in Sunday's Manchester derby.

MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United's match-winner Amad Diallo was the only player to have freedom and fearlessness in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

Hundreds are feared dead after extreme winds hit the French Indian Ocean island territory.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger say they will allow free movement, as regional bloc meets to discuss their withdrawal.