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Africa

Paris and allies consider the Sahel critical for ensuring Europe's security against jihadist threats, and for stemming an unchecked flow of migrants across the Mediterranean. By Ludovic MARIN (POOL/AFP/File)

French defence chief heads to US to press Sahel case 8 HOURS AGO AFRICA

Algeria

Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum (R) listens to his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian during a joint press conference in the capital Algiers. By RYAD KRAMDI (AFP)

French foreign minister bolsters Algeria ties in rare visit JAN 21, 2020 ALGERIA

Angola

In the spotlight: Isabel dos Santos. By FERNANDO VELUDO (PUBLICO/AFP/File)

Isabel dos Santos' graft scandal ups stakes for Angola JAN 25, 2020 ANGOLA

Benin

Visitors contemplate artefacts recently returned to Benin and on show at Cotonou's

Benin welcomes back 28 antique royal artefacts JAN 18, 2020 BENIN

Botswana

A historic drought has led to a shortage of edible mopane caterpillars in Botswana. By Monirul Bhuiyan (AFP)

Edible caterpillars become rare in drought-hit Botswana JAN 17, 2020 BOTSWANA

Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Christian Kabore announced a two-day period of mourning. By ISSOUF SANOGO (AFP/File)

President Roch Marc Christian Kabore announced a two-day period of mourning. By ISSOUF SANOGO (AFP/File)

36 civilians killed in northern Burkina Faso JAN 22, 2020 BURKINA FASO

Burundi

Ndayishimiye is already a key member of Burundi's ruling elite. By STR (AFP/File)

Burundi's ruling party picks Gen. Ndayishimiye as presidential candida... 8 HOURS AGO BURUNDI

Cameroon

Bikutsi's raunchy lyrics and provocative dancing quickly draw appreciative laughter. By STR (AFP)

Cameroon bikutsi dancers celebrate women's sexuality JAN 21, 2020 CAMEROON

Central African Republic More than half the population of the Central African Republic needs humanitarian aid. By MIGUEL MEDINA (AFP)

More than half the population of the Central African Republic needs humanitarian aid. By MIGUEL MEDINA (AFP)

Half C.Africa population needs humanitarian aid: UN JAN 22, 2020 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Central African Republic

Chad

Chadian soldiers who had been in Nigeria this month returned to Chad to patrol the Lake Chad area. By AUDU MARTE (AFP)

Suicide bomber kills nine civilians in western Chad JAN 20, 2020 CHAD

Congo

Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has long struggled with violence from several militia groups. By ALEXIS HUGUET (AFP)

Cholera deepens misery in eastern DR Congo's 'forgotten' crisis JAN 24, 2020 CONGO

Egypt

A worker walks with a piece of wood on his shoulder at the Grand Renaissance Dam, near Guba in Ethiopia. By EDUARDO SOTERAS (AFP/File)

Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan make progress but delay deadline in dam row JAN 16, 2020 EGYPT

Ethiopia

Timkat celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. By EDUARDO SOTERAS (AFP/File)

Ethiopians look for love during Orthodox epiphany celebration JAN 21, 2020 ETHIOPIA

Gabon

The Nigerian Navy has a special forces unit trained to intervene against pirates. By PIUS UTOMI EKPEI (AFP)

Four Chinese sailors kidnapped in Gabon are free JAN 14, 2020 GABON

Gambia

Wearing T-shirts that read #justicemustprevail, the protesters held photographs of people killed during Jammeh's rule. By ROMAIN CHANSON (AFP)

Gambians rally seeking dicator's trial for murder, rights abuses JAN 25, 2020 GAMBIA

Ivory Coast . By ISSOUF SANOGO (AFP/File)

. By ISSOUF SANOGO (AFP/File)

US indicts Malian over deadly 2016 attacks in Ivory Coast, Burkina Fas... JAN 17, 2020 IVORY COAST

Kenya

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says the Horn of Africa is facing its worst locust threat in a quarter of a century. By Mohammed HUWAIS (AFP)

Swarms of locusts threaten food security in Kenya: govt JAN 10, 2020 KENYA

Liberia

Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, M.D.

New Corona-Virus Infection From China A Potential Health Risk To Liber... JAN 23, 2020 LIBERIA

Libya

Fighters loyal to Libya's UN-recognised government display Chinese-made shells bearing the markings of the United Arab Emirates, reportedly seized from Haftar's forces, in June 2019. By - (AFP)

UN slams Libya arms embargo violations despite Berlin pledges 8 HOURS AGO LIBYA

Madagascar The rainy season usually stretches from October to April in Madagascar. By MAMYRAEL (AFP/File)

The rainy season usually stretches from October to April in Madagascar. By MAMYRAEL (AFP/File)

Torrential rain kills dozens in Madagascar JAN 24, 2020 MADAGASCAR

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