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.

Afcon 2027: Tournament predicted to be ‘most profitable’ with three hosts

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The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in East Africa will be the "most commercially viable" in history as it will have three hosts, claims an official.

World Cup 2026: Eritrea withdraw from African qualifiers

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Eritrea withdraw from qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup just six days before they were due to play their first group fixture.

Komfo Anokye kola tree: Man denies chopping down 300-year-old tree in Ghana

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Ghanaians online are outraged over the incident, which sparked a police manhunt.

Nathan Tella: Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro set to hand Bayer Leverkusen winger debut

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Nathan Tella says it would be "a dream come true" to make his debut for Nigeria in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.