Senegal election: The challenges facing President Macky Sall

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But who is President Macky and what does he stand for?

Artist John Akomfrah on recognising African WW1 soldiers

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An exhibition seeks to commemorate colonial soldiers who lost their lives in World War One.

Naziru Mikailu: Nigeria’s winners and losers – from godfathers to rappers

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The presidential result was not a surprise but there have been some big shocks in the parliamentary vote.

Somali forces end day-long Mogadishu siege

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The gunmen who had taken civilians as human shields in a Mogadishu building are killed, officials say.

Africa’s week in pictures: 22-28 February 2019

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A selection of photographs from around the African continent over the past week.

Liberia’s ‘missing millions’: Charles Sirleaf arrested

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's son was a bank boss in Liberia when more than $100m was illegally printed.

Mozambique files case against Credit Suisse

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The Swiss bank has not commented on its role in what has become known as the "tuna bond" loan scandal.

South Africa ‘resurrection’ pastor challenged to raise Mandela

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A rival preacher challenges a South African pastor who was mocked for staging a bogus resurrection.

Mount Kenya wildfire: Marijuana farmers blamed

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A large fire blazing in Mount Kenya is blamed on farmers clearing an area to plant marijuana.

Senegal election: President Macky Sall wins second term

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The president wins 58% of the vote in an election in which two leading candidates were excluded.