Counting starts in Liberia presidential run-off vote

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The president, ex-footballer George Weah, faced a second round of voting after October's election.

Tapfumaneyi Masaya: Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist found dead

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The targeting of Tapfumaneyi Masaya is part of a series of kidnappings of activists.

Mali army seizes key rebel northern stronghold Kidal

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Kidal has been a bastion for the Tuaregs, one of the groups behind the political and security crises.

Rwanda genocide: Ex-gynaecologist on trial in France

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A former gynaecologist from Rwanda has gone on trial accused of genocide and crimes against humanity.

LGBT rights: I was threatened with “corrective rape” for being gay in Cameroon

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Bandy Kiki received threats after she came out as a young lesbian woman from Cameroon.

Liberia presidential election: George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for top job

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Just 7,100 votes separated incumbent George Weah and challenger Joseph Boakai in the first round.

Gabon elections: Junta plans post-Bongo polls for 2025

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Military leaders say the plan is not final and needs approval in a "national dialogue" next year.

Uganda attack: Man charged with terrorism over honeymoon deaths

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Abdul Rashid Kyoto is accused of killing British and South African honeymooners and their Ugandan guide.

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.