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Incumbent John Mahama concedes after peaceful campaign
International condemnation as Jammeh reverses decision to accept Barrow victory
Court documents say officials colluded to hide unauthorised loans at Imperial Bank
New Patriotic party declaration dismissed by ruling National Democratic Congress
While America has shifted from idealism to cynicism, many Africans are still idealists
Moise Katumbi announcement will add to tense atmosphere in the resource-rich nation
Dominic Ongwen tells International Criminal Court in The Hague that he is the victim
Electorate keen to maintain its ‘bragging rights’ to be Africa’s cleanest democracy
Africa’s second-longest serving leader will not contest next year’s elections
Médecins Sans Frontières provides life-saving care in devastated northern Cameroon
Successful debt sale would mark end of year of repeated setbacks for country
Bogus embassy issued visas, some genuine, as well as false identification documents and birth certificates
Returning the ill-gotten gains of corrupt officials would be a start
Yahya Jammeh’s unexpected defeat leaves him few options to cling on to power
European aid agencies warn on failure to avert famine risk amid Boko Haram insurgency
Boys’ school enrolment rates now lag girls in majority of countries
Arrest of opposition leader Merera Gudina follows months of anti-government protests
Electoral body declares victory for presidency challenger Adama Barrow
Per capita income drops in world’s poorest region amid deepening slump
Lowering barriers and tariffs will stimulate the continent’s economies, say leaders
Team helps desperate arrivals after a harrowing voyage to Sicily
Water supplies and soil quality are key to meeting the threat of climate change to the continent
President has seen off serious challenge but there is a price to be paid
President Buhari seeks to attract foreign investors to lift economy, says minister
