Uganda election: Bobi Wine ‘fearful for life’ after Museveni win

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The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term.

How Gambia is grappling with gruesome past under Yahya Jammeh

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Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image.

Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?

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Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October.

Hosts Cameroon open delayed CHAN with win over Zimbabwe

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Nine months after it should have started, the African Nations Championship finally kicked off on Saturday as hosts Cameroon beat Zimbabwe 1-0.

Uganda’s long-time leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner

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But his main rival Bobi Wine cries foul, alleging vote-rigging and saying he's fearful for his safety.

Madagascar: UN’s WFP warns of a humanitarian crisis due to drought and Covid-19

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A third of the population of Madagascar will suffer from food insecurity due to ongoing droughts and a recession.

Ethiopia’s Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed ‘execution-style’

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An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region.

US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?

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The BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden's administration.

Project 17: One girl’s quest for clean water in Rwanda

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Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: EU concern over war crime reports

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The conflict threatens the stability of the entire region, the EU's top diplomat says.