Ethiopia’s army chief sacked as Tigray fighting continues

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A reshuffle comes just days after the PM ordered a big military operation against Tigrayan forces.

Africans leaders congratulate Joe Biden

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Many say they look forward to working with a politician with a proven track record.

Ivorian Anouma to run for Caf president

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Jacques Anouma announces he will contest the presidency of the Confederation of African Football - seven years after his first attempt.

Cancer in Nigeria: ‘My wife would still be alive had she got treatment’

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Andrew Gift believes his wife would still be alive had she followed the doctor's advice.

Elton Chigumbura to leave international stage after 16-year career

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Zimbabwe all-rounder Elton Chigumbura is to end his 16-year international career at the end of the current T20 series with Pakistan.

Ivory Coast election: Pascal Affi Nguessan arrested for sedition

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The former prime minister had declared a parallel government after boycotting last month's election.

Ethiopia parliament dissolves Tigray leadership

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Parliament votes to dissolve the leadership of a region whose forces are fighting the national army.

Afcon qualifiers: Absent teams will forfeit games

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New Caf guidelines around next weekend's Afcon qualifiers say teams unable to make a fixture will be judged to have lost it 2-0.

Letter from Africa: Why Nigerians fear social media sanctions

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Politicians are debating a bill that some worry is an attempt to stifle activism after the #EndSars protests.

South Africa deports African migrants after protests

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Authorities have begun deporting 20 refugees and asylum seekers who protested against xenophobia.