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Gabon approves coup leader and ex-PM among candidates for presidential vote

At least 44 killed in Niger jihadist attack, authorities say

Separatist Kanu faces new trial in Nigeria under fourth judge

Ghana Roundup: $2.1M cocaine bust, foreign aid debate, police leadership overhaul

Nigerian lawmakers probe USAID-funded non-profit groups, others, document shows

Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas wins $18m defamation lawsuit against top politician: What you need to know

Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State over pipeline vandalism

Strike on market in north Mali kills 18, civil society group says

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf opens historic hub for African women leaders in Monrovia

Liberian health bill on abortion, euthanasia, same-sex marriage faces opposition

The history behind countries with 'Guinea' in their official names

Nigerian senator Natasha Akpoti appeals to global leaders after sexual harassment suspension

Meningitis outbreak kills 26 in northwest Nigeria, official says

Women's Day: Nigerian women defy norms in male-dominated transport sector

ECOWAS Wrestling Tournament welcomes women for the first time: Video

France begins military base handover to Senegal

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