Niger’s opposition leader Hama Amadou jailed in absentia

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A court finds Hama Amadou guilty of child smuggling in a trial his lawyers say is a sham.

How can I help?

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The UN warns that the world is facing its largest humanitarian crisis since 1945. Here's how you can help.

How can I help?

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The UN warns that the world is facing its largest humanitarian crisis since 1945. Here's how you can help.

How can I help?

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The UN warns that the world is facing its largest humanitarian crisis since 1945. Here's how you can help.

Tristan Voorspuy killing: Suspect arrested in Kenya

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The suspect, Samson Lokayi, has been remanded in custody while investigations continue.

In pictures

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Two parts of a statue possibly dating back 3,000 years were found in Cairo last week.

Two UN officials kidnapped in DR Congo

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A US man and a Swedish woman are taken to a forest with four Congolese staff, the UN says.

‘Wind of change blowing in African football’

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Liberia FA president Musa Bility tells BBC Sport he senses change ahead of the Caf presidential elections on Thursday.

Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari resumes work after medical leave

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The president writes to MPs saying he is back in charge, three days after returning from London.

Commonwealth Games: Durban, South Africa will not host Games in 2022

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The 2022 Commonwealth Games will no longer take place in Durban, which was set to be the first African city to host the event.