Blitz Bazawule – the Ghanaian who dazzled Beyoncé takes on The Color Purple

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Blitz Bazawule, who grew up in Ghana, is behind a new adaptation of iconic book The Color Purple.

Sudan war: ‘When a bomb fell I told my son it was an action movie’

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Sudan's conflict, which appears to have entered a new phase, has left millions needing help.

Sudan war: General Burhan blames fall of Wad Madani on ‘negligence’

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The army chief lambasts "negligent" commanders after a rival paramilitary group captured Wad Madani.

Najib Balala: Kenyan former tourism minister arrested on corruption charges

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Najib Balala denies the charge of inflating the cost of a project to build a tourism college.

Afcon 2023: Who could star at tournament in Ivory Coast?

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With the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations beginning on 13 January, who could star at the tournament in Ivory Coast?

France closes Niger embassy after row with military junta

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The last French troops leave Niger after being given a Friday deadline by its military leaders.

Dambe: Could Nigerian combat sport lure UFC fans

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Dambe is an ancient Hausa martial art, practiced in northern Nigeria for centuries.

Dambe: Could Nigerian combat sport lure UFC fans

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Dambe is an ancient Hausa martial art, practiced in northern Nigeria for centuries.

Africa’s week in pictures: 15-21 December 2023

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

DR Congo elections: ‘I have not voted and I slept here’

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Some of eligible voters in DR Congo have struggled to cast their ballots in the presidential elections.