Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to extend influence

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Russia's president is hosting a summit of African leaders in a bid to increase Moscow's influence.

Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV

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The president has been detained and troops now say they are closing the country's borders.

Algeria fires: Locals return to burnt homes

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Locals in northern Algeria take stock after fires destroy homes and char large areas.

Davido video: Wole Soyinka defends Nigerian Afrobeats star in Muslim row

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The Afrobeats star came under fire for sharing a music video which offended some Muslims.

Niger coup attempt: President Mohamed Bazoum held

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The African Union condemns an "attempted coup d'etat" after President Bazoum is reportedly seized.

Zambia beaten 5-0 again as Spain progress

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Spain coach Jorge Vilda warns there is more to come from his side after they thrashed Zambia to progress to the last 16 of the Fifa Women's World Cup with a game to spare.

Deadly Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40

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Wildfires have claimed most lives in Algeria, but blazes are also widespread in Greece and Italy.

UK accused of underestimating Wagner’s growth

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A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.

Godwin Emefiele’s downfall: How Nigeria’s bank boss ended up in court

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The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.

Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty

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There are 176 prisoners on Ghana's death row, but the last execution was 30 years ago.