Thomas Kwoyelo: Ugandan Lord’s Resistance Army rebel commander on trial

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Former child soldier Thomas Kwoyelo faces more than 70 charges, including murder and rape.

Comoros election: Internet cut as protests turns fatal

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Opposition supporters are angry at the re-election of President Assoumani, describing it as fraud.

Antum Naqvi: Cricket-playing pilot flying high for Zimbabwe

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Antum Naqvi, a qualified airline pilot, sets his sights on the playing cricket for Zimbabwe after breaking domestic records.

Africa’s week in pictures: 12-18 January 2024

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

Cash-in-transit heists bring terror to South Africa’s roads

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Police struggle as cash-in-transit heists increase and the murder rate hits a 20-year high.

Afcon 2023: Egypt 2-2 Ghana – Pharaohs fight back for draw despite injury to Mohamed Salah

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Mohammed Kudus nets twice for Ghana but Egypt - who lost Mohamed Salah to injury - hit back to secure a 2-2 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast 0-1 Nigeria – Super Eagles down hosts in Abidjan

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William Troost-Ekong's penalty gives Nigeria a crucial 1-0 win over 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast in Group A.

Afcon 2023: Equatorial Guinea 4-2 Guinea-Bissau – Emilio Nsue scores hat-trick

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Equatorial Guinea striker Emilio Nsue scores a hat-trick in a 4-2 win over Guinea-Bissau at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast v Nigeria – ‘If you don’t win, don’t come home’

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Fans in Lagos are cautiously optimistic ahead of the Super Eagles' clash with the host nation.

Abuja kidnapped sisters: Nigeria defence minister hits out at crowdfunding

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The defence minister hits out at those paying ransoms to kidnappers after the abduction of six sisters.