Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US

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President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura.

African Nations Championship: Cameroon, Guinea, Morocco and DR Congo all held to draws

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Tanzania beat Namibia while Morocco are held in the second round of matches at the African Nations Championship in Cameroon.

Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni overcomes Bobi Wine challenge – for now

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President Yoweri Museveni sees off another challenger despite the expectation surrounding Bobi Wine.

Central African Republic declares emergency as rebels surround Bangui

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Central African Republic, two-thirds controlled by rebels, is "at grave risk" the UN envoy says.

Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student ‘sorry’ after disappearing in France

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Diary Sow, who raised concern by failing to return to school in Paris, had been "on a little break".

Five years for tycoon in Guinea corruption trial

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Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is given a jail term by a Swiss court in a historic corruption case.

Africa’s long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine

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Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say.

Africa’s week in pictures: 15 – 21 January 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

The vehicle that got a village smiling

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When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference.

Nigeria blasphemy: Jailed 13-year-old boy wins Kano appeal

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The 13-year-old was serving a 10-year sentence handed down by an Islamic court for comments about God.