Result of Gabon’s first post-coup poll to be known soon

The coup mastermind Gen Brice Oligui Nguema changed the constitution to allow him to run.

‘Death is everywhere’: Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks

One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.

Tanzania’s main opposition party banned from election

The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.

Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village.

Coup leader seeks win in first vote since Gabon army takeover

About one million voters are set to pick their next president from a list of eight hopefuls.

Trump to end protected status for Afghans and Cameroonians

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in both countries no longer merited US protections, a statement says.

Why Uganda might have the world’s most passionate Arsenal fans

Intense rivalries between supporters of Arsenal, and other English football clubs, has led to deaths in the East African nation.

Why Uganda might have the world’s most passionate Arsenal fans

Intense rivalries between supporters of Arsenal, and other English football clubs, has led to deaths in the East African nation.

US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa

Police say four armed and masked men abducted the pastor in his car on Thursday evening.

Nigerian song criticising president banned from radio

In the track Eedris Abdulkareem urges the leader's son to tell his father about everyday hardships.