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The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.

South Africa secure their first Test victory in India since 2010 as they triumph in a low-scoring thriller inside three days in Kolkata.

"There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.

"They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.

Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon.

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

Thousands had turned up to El-Wak stadium, in the capital Accra, with hopes of being enlisted.

Trump said it was a "total disgrace" that South Africa was hosting this month's summit.

They were not in court and have described the charges against them as “a legal farce”.

The confrontation struck a chord with many Nigerians because of Nyesom Wike's political stature.

Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his "big brother" at Arsenal.

The French-born footballer did not have an easy run on his way to the top, with numerous clubs rejecting him.

Mali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more.

Mali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more.

Mali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more.

Two months ago, a military helicopter plummeted in a dense forest, killing eight people.