Self-exiled Ivory Coast ex-PM Guillaume Soro plans return

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Guillaume Soro, convicted in two court cases, says he now wans to "contribute to reconciliation".

Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings

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The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.

Julius Malema: Why the South African politician touched a nerve in Kenya

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Julius Malema had candid views on Kenya's president but also poses a challenge to the opposition.

Burkina Faso crisis: 100 believed killed in Zaongo massacre, says EU

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The European Union urges the military government to investigate the reported slaughter of villagers.

Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia’s Bulo Marer Atmis base

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More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.

Bayelsa win for Nigeria’s PDP after Imo and Kogi states won by APC

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Saturday's elections in three states were marred by reports of low turnout, violence and rigging.

Raphael Dwamena: Ghana striker dies aged 28 after on-pitch collapse

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Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena dies aged 28 after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania.

Amoako Boafo – the Ghanaian artist who has exhibited in space

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The rags to riches story of Amoako Boafo, whose portraits of black subjects now command mega prices.

Translators for German UN troops in Mali fear Taliban-style fate

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Interpreters for German soldiers say they will be the target of jihadists after the UN soon leaves.

Somalia floods: UN warns of ‘once-in-a-century event’

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More than 1.6 million people could be affected by the unusually heavy seasonal rains.