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Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.

Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.

With Bellarmine Mugabe due in court we look at what has happened to Zimbabwe's ex-first family.

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana's army says.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo regains the world half-marathon record as he claimed victory in Lisbon on Sunday.

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo regains the world half-marathon record as he claimed victory in Lisbon on Sunday.

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.

Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.