Seventy-year-old Ugandan woman gives birth to twins – hospital

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Safina Namukwaya used IVF treatment to conceive and the babies were born prematurely via caesarean.

Deyda Hydara murder: Gambian sentenced in Germany for crimes against humanity

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Bai Lowe drove for a unit that killed opponents of the ex-regime, including journalist Deyda Hydara.

Rema: Calm down singer cancels December shows for health reasons

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"It breaks my heart," the Afrobeats star tells fans on Instagram, but says he needs time to recuperate.

South African man jailed for inciting pro-Jacob Zuma riot in 2021

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The former security guard is the first person to be convicted over the unrest in 2021.

Nigeria budget: President Tinubu says budget offers ‘renewed hope’

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The budget comes as Nigerians are facing a deepening cost of living crisis and skyrocketing inflation.

Three tonnes of cocaine seized from ship, Senegal’s navy says

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The cocaine was found in a vessel off the coast of the West African state, officials say.

British-Nigerian hacker pleads guilty to $6m fraud in US court

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Idris Dayo Mustapha, 33, was part of a ring that hacked into the accounts of American firms.

Kaunda suits, loved by Kenya’s President William Ruto, banned in parliament

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The so-called Kaunda suit is not part of a proper dress code, the Speaker of Parliament says.

Child marriage: ‘I was sold into marriage for £7 at the age of 12’

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Tamara was married at 12 and a mother at 13 - one of millions worldwide who marry before 18.

Sierra Leone violence: Sunday attacks were part of coup attempt – minister

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The capital city is recovering from Sunday's series of attacks on prisons and a military barracks.