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Police suspect some of the victims were accused of witchcraft by others on the boat that had travelled from Senegal.

Islamists fighters are trying to prevent deliveries of fuel and other essential supplies to landlocked Mali.

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.

Niger's army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.

The young men are seen dancing to a remix of a campaign song, with altered lyrics.

Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

The 21-year-old was killed in 2012 and her body found in a septic tank in the garrison town of Nanyuki.

Three members of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Kubala have been living near Jedburgh for several months.

Thomas Partey is "ready" to face Tottenham, a day before he is set to appear in court on rape and sexual assault charges, says Villarreal manager Marcelino.

Guinness World Records has confirmed the achievement, saying the rice weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.

Momodou Ceesay rejected the president's decision to oust him from the post.

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.