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

Illegal gold mining in Ghana picked up this year following an almost 30% rise in global gold prices, despite military operations to shut them down.

Witnesses said the celebration by Arsenal fans angered the security guard.

Zambia striker Barbra Banda and Malawi's Chawinga sisters Tabitha and Temwa are on the five-strong shortlist to become African Women's Footballer of the Year.

Namibia's Swapo records its worst election performance - continuing a trend seen across Africa.

Namibia's Swapo records its worst election performance - continuing a trend seen across Africa.

England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

Authorities say those infected have symptoms including headaches, fever and a runny nose.

Since the coup last year, the junta has been trying to reduce French influence in the country.

The new monument "is part of the bilateral relationship" between CAR and Russia, officials say.

Estimate based on information from hospital, cemeteries, families, witnesses and other sources.

Ghanaians are about to elect a new president amid concerns about inflation, unemployment and debt.

Ghanaians are about to elect a new president amid concerns about inflation, unemployment and debt.

Ghanaians are about to elect a new president amid concerns about inflation, unemployment and debt.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wins with 57% of the vote but her rival said there was electoral malpractice.

After Angola's Bastos became the first African to win the Copa Libertadores, could his triumph with Botafogo open more doors for footballers from the continent?

After Angola's Bastos became the first African to win the Copa Libertadores, could his triumph with Botafogo open more doors for footballers from the continent?