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27.10.2025 09:33 President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.

26.10.2025 23:21 An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.

26.10.2025 13:51 The fall of the base in el-Fasher is step closer towards the RSF cementing its control in the west.

26.10.2025 04:40 The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

25.10.2025 14:50 Andry Rajoelina, who was removed from power in a coup last week, had already acquired French nationality.

25.10.2025 04:40 The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

24.10.2025 19:20 Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

24.10.2025 19:20 The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.

24.10.2025 19:20 The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

24.10.2025 19:20 Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.

24.10.2025 13:31 Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail.

24.10.2025 08:51 A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

23.10.2025 22:30 Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.

23.10.2025 17:41 She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work.

23.10.2025 17:41 Nnamdi Kanu is on trial for terrorism and incitement to violence as head of the separatist group, Ipob.