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Voters across Africa are punishing ruling parties over the state of the economy.

Supporters of John Mahama have been celebrating after Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat.

Supporters of John Mahama have been celebrating after Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat.

France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.

France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.

France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.

The final man to emerge from the disused shaft blew a whistle as he was received by army officers.

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

Attiéké has been honoured with a Unesco heritage title, which should see the delicious dish protected.

Attiéké has been honoured with a Unesco heritage title, which should see the delicious dish protected.

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

Walus has never expressed remorse for killing Hani and has become a symbol for the far right in Poland.

Hopes that more discussion of menstrual health can boost the development of women's football in Africa and provide support to players.

Hopes that more discussion of menstrual health can boost the development of women's football in Africa and provide support to players.

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

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

To curb unemployment, Mahamudu Bawumia has promised a "digital economy" and John Mahama a "24-hour economy".

To curb unemployment, Mahamudu Bawumia has promised a "digital economy" and John Mahama a "24-hour economy".