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.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Zimbabwe revival good for country – Sean Williams

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Sean Williams thought cricket in Zimbabwe was "dying", but he is now hoping for "fairytale" ending with 2027 World Cup co-hosts.

Wagner in Mali: US sanctions top junta officials over alleged ties

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Wagner fighters overseeing Malian troops are accused of targeting civilians and other rights abuses.

Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?

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A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house.

Modern slavery gangmasters exploit care worker shortage

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A victim paid just £2 an hour describes her ordeal as investigators make the care industry a "top priority".

Algeria wildfires: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated

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Northern Algeria has been experiencing a record heatwave with temperatures reaching 48C.

Douala building: Distress as collapse kills 33 in Cameroon

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Thirty-three people are confirmed dead after a building collapsed onto another in the city of Douala.

Sudan: Women and children cross into Chad to escape fighting

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Mohamed was born by the roadside as his mother Arafa crossed into Chad, fleeing the fighting in Sudan.

Germany 6-0 Morocco: Alexandra Popp scores twice

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Germany begin their Women's World Cup campaign in style as captain Alexandra Popp scores twice to see off debutants Morocco in Melbourne.