Dozens injured in western Cameroon explosion
One student has died and several others were injured after an explosive device went off in Cameroon's restive North-West region....
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Marathon world record holder dies in road accident
The men's marathon world record holder, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, 24, has died in a road accident in his home country....
Ivory Coast wins AFCON title
Sebastien Haller was the hero for Ivory Coast again as the Elephants came from behind to beat Nigeria and win...
Men on Viagra may reduce their Alzheimer’s risk – study
Men who take drugs for erectile dysfunction, such as Viagra, may reduce their risk of Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests....
Putin challenger Boris Nadezhdin barred from Russia’s election
Russia's election commission has rejected anti-war challenger Boris Nadezhdin as a candidate in next month's presidential vote. Nadezhdin has been...
Polls close after mobile internet cut in Pakistan
Polls have closed in Pakistan after the authorities suspended mobile calls and data while millions voted for a new government...
Ghana suspends new power tax
Ghana's government has suspended plans to implement a 15% tax on power, following a public uproar that it will worsen...
Ghana media blacklist MP over journalist attack
Ghanaian MP Farouk Aliu Mahama has been blacklisted by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) for allegedly attacking a journalist. It’s...
Zanzibar ex-minister questioned amid alcohol shortage
Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party (CCM) has questioned the former Zanzibar tourism minister, weeks after he resigned amid shortage...
Zimbabwe’s cabinet backs abolition of death penalty
Zimbabwe's cabinet has supported proposed legislation to end the death penalty, marking a pivotal point in abolishing capital punishment in...
