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.

Julius Malema: Why the South African politician touched a nerve in Kenya

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Julius Malema had candid views on Kenya's president but also poses a challenge to the opposition.

Burkina Faso crisis: 100 believed killed in Zaongo massacre, says EU

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The European Union urges the military government to investigate the reported slaughter of villagers.

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.