People in the Central African Republic (CAR) have voted in an election overshadowed by violence between government and rebel forces.
Ambrose Dlamini: Eswatini's PM dies after testing positive for Covid-19
The government of Eswatini says Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini has died, four weeks after he tested positive for coronavirus.
Ghana president Akufo-Addo wins re-election, electoral commission says, but opposition cries foul
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has won a second term in office, the electoral commission announced Wednesday, a result his rival John Mahama's party said it would appeal.
GhanaDecides: Ghana's electoral commission delays announcement of results as Akufo-Addo maintains lead
The electoral commission of Ghana early Wednesday apologised to citizens over its inability to declare the results of the presidential election at the 5 p.m. it earlier promised but assured that the collation process has been transparent, fair, and participatory.
#GhanaDecides: Ruling party, opposition claim victory in election
Ghana's ruling party, the New Patriotic Party, and the opposition National Democratic Congress have claimed victory in Monday's general election.
Namibia: Man named after Adolf Hitler wins local election
A Namibian politician named after Adolf Hitler says he has no plans for world domination after winning a sweeping victory in local elections.
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: PM declares assault on regional capital Mekelle
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says he is launching the "final phase" of the army's operation in the northern region of Tigray after weeks of fighting.
Breaking: Forbes Billionaire, Orji Uzor Kalu to buy 35% stake in Arsenal FC
African Pillar of Sports and Forbes rated Billionaire, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has indicated interest in buying a 35% stake of English Premier League club, Arsenal FC.
Shepherd Bushiri: South Africa issues arrest warrant for fugitive preacher
South Africa has issued an arrest warrant for controversial millionaire pastor Shepard Bushiri, who skipped bail and returned home to Malawi.
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'Civilians massacred', says Amnesty International
"Scores and probably hundreds" of civilians have been massacred in the growing conflict in Tigray in northern Ethiopia, Amnesty International says.