The West African nation of Liberia will vote for a new president on Tuesday in a run-off race between President George Weah, an ex-international football star...
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The insurgents pressured Zackari to join their movement, and he turned them down. Now he’s frightened of their revenge. He has been on the run from the jihadi...
Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro has offered his backing to under-fire goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, saying “every player makes mistakes”. Uzoho’s...
The military government in Niger says it has foiled an attempt by the deposed former President, Mohamed Bazoum, to escape from custody. The former president...
Senegalese writing duo Mame Bougouma Diene and Woppa Diallo have won this year’s prestigious Caine Prize for African writing, making it the first time a...
Nigerian police have detained Afrobeats star Naira Marley for questioning over the death of a fellow singer. MohBad’s mysterious death led to a huge...
A Nigeria flag has been raised in Coventry to mark the 63rd anniversary of the country’s independence. Members of the local community joined Coventry...
At least 29 soldiers have been killed in Niger in the deadliest attack since the army staged a coup in July. The soldiers were killed by hundreds of jihadists...
The UN has backed Kenya’s offer to lead a multinational security force in Haiti in response to a plea from the Caribbean nation’s prime minister...
Senegal’s navy says it has intercepted four boats over three days with more than 600 people on board. They were attempting the treacherous crossing to...
