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The policies that have shaped the image of Tanzania's no-nonsense president.

The global conservation charity says it is commissioning an independent review into the claims.

At least 10 children were murdered in ritual killings in January and some had body parts removed.

Women have been leading protests against rape in Somalia's Puntland region after a spate of attacks.

Captain John Mikel Obi is left out of Nigeria's squad for their final 2019 Nations Cup qualifier with Seychelles and a friendly against Egypt.

Cameroon's football federation (Fecafoot) addresses worries over the team's World Cup preparations, promising to organise more warm-up matches.

British troops looted dozens of Ethiopian artefacts following the Battle of Maqdala, 150 years ago.

Babes Wodumo was in a bedroom talking to fans on Instagram Live when a man hit her repeatedly.

The Unesco prize winner was arrested in 2013 while covering the deadly dispersal of a Cairo sit-in.

In 2016 Ivorian Cheik Cisse became the first African to win a taekwondo Olympic gold.

Four Americans and their Kenyan pilot died in the crash in Central Island National Park.

In a TV episode, the comedian said that war between the two countries would be "entertaining".

Ghanaians don't really need watches as most meetings start 45 minutes late.

After the death of the last male northern white rhino, scientists are looking at new ways to revive the sub-species on the brink of extinction.

Egyptian giants Zamalek claw their way back into contention in the African Confederation Cup with a 1-0 victory at Petro Atletico of Angola.

Africa's largest film festival awards Samantha Mugatsia for her banned depiction of a lesbian character.

Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations winning goalkeeper Boubacar Barry has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect.

Fresh protests break out as a deadline looms for Algeria's president to submit his candidacy.

Nigeria-born Kamaru Usman makes history after beating American Tyron Woodley in Las Vegas.

Former Cameroon captain Benjamin Moukandjo leaves Chinese Super League (CSL) club Jiangsu Suning after his contract is terminated by mutual consent.