Seychelles election: Wavel Ramkalawan in landmark win

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The opposition wins the presidency for the first time since independence from the UK.

Nigeria protests: Police chief deploys ‘all resources’ amid street violence

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The shooting of unarmed protesters this week sparked the worst street violence in two decades.

Cameroon: Children killed in attack on school in Kumba

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Officials have blamed Anglophone secessionists for the attack on a private school in a restive region.

Trump comment on ‘blowing up’ Nile Dam angers Ethiopia

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Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam.

Nigerian-American activist Opal Tometi: ‘Why I co-founded Black Lives Matter’

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Nigerian-American activist Opal Tometi co-founded the Black Lives Matter movement in 2013.

How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever

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The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation.

Guinea elections: Alpha Condé wins third term amid violent protests

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The opposition leader says he will contest the result giving Alpha Condé, 82, a third term.

Sudan-Israel relations agreed, Donald Trump announces

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Sudan becomes the third Arab country in weeks to agree to normalise ties with its historical foe.

Nigeria protests: President Buhari says 69 killed in unrest

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Mostly civilians, but also police and soldiers have died in protests against police brutality.

Libya rivals sign ceasefire deal in Geneva

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It follows talks between military leaders from the government and representatives of Gen Haftar's forces.