The Gabon strongman who stormed to election victory

Who is Gen Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?

Gabon coup leader wins election by huge margin

This was the first presidential vote since the near-six-decade-long Bongo dynasty was overthrown.

‘Death is everywhere’: Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks

One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.

Tanzania’s main opposition party banned from election

The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.

Tanzania’s main opposition party banned from election

The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.

Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village.

Coup leader seeks win in first vote since Gabon army takeover

About one million voters are set to pick their next president from a list of eight hopefuls.

Trump to end protected status for Afghans and Cameroonians

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in both countries no longer merited US protections, a statement says.

Why Uganda might have the world’s most passionate Arsenal fans

Intense rivalries between supporters of Arsenal, and other English football clubs, has led to deaths in the East African nation.

Why Uganda might have the world’s most passionate Arsenal fans

Intense rivalries between supporters of Arsenal, and other English football clubs, has led to deaths in the East African nation.