Influential ex-defence minister jailed for corruption in Guinea

He was also ordered to pay a $58.5m (£46m) fine, and his bank accounts and property have been seized.

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Ghana's Supreme Court dismisses challenges to anti-LGBT bill

The new bill includes a three-year prison sentence on anyone who identifies as LGBT.

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Tens of thousands without water in Mayotte as curfew brought in

Rescuers race to find missing people and survivors in the French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido.

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Nigerian man promised pardon after 10 years on death row for stealing hens

The sentencing sparked an outcry in Nigeria - his family have been campaigning for his release ever since.

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SA all out for 64 as England secure dominant Test win

England win their first women's Test since 2014 with a crushing 286-run victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein.

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How Lookman went from 'failure' to Africa's best

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman encourages the youth of Africa to "turn pain to power" after being named as the continent's best player.

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Dozens in Mozambique killed by 'intense' cyclone

The Mozambican authorities have called Chido "one of the most intense storms ever recorded".

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DR Congo accuses Apple of using conflict minerals

The tech giant says it works hard to mitigate risks and make sure its supply chain is clean.

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Sensitive data leaked after Namibia ransomware hack

Stolen files are said to include personal data belonging to ministries and top government officials.

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Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist

Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba.

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Mayotte: 'It feels like nuclear war aftermath' after cyclone, residents say

Rescuers comb through the debris in the French Indian Ocean territory hit by the worst storm in 90 years.

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Watch: Cyclone Chido batters Mayotte leaving heavy damage

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

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'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base

BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

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West African military states promise visa-free travel to rival bloc

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger say they will allow free movement, as regional bloc meets to discuss their withdrawal.

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At least 11 dead after cyclone hits Mayotte

There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido.

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Could new super highway lure military regimes back into the West African fold?

The road from Abidjan to Lagos could breathe new life into West Africa's regional bloc, Ecowas.

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Rwanda President Kagame announces F1 race bid

Rwanda is bidding to host a Formula 1 grand prix, the country's President Paul Kagame says.

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Adingra or Lookman? Rank African POTY contenders

The men's and women's African Footballer of the Year will be crowned on Monday - but who do you think should win each award?

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Springbok's fly-half Pollard unsure of Leicester future

Two-time World Cup winner Handre Pollard says he is unsure about his future at Leicester, but adds he is relishing playing under Michael Cheika.

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Ethiopia and Somalia agree to end bitter Somaliland port feud

Ethiopia's deal to build a port in Somaliland had infuriated Somalia, prompting fears of wider conflict.

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