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UK manhunt for Ethiopian migrant wrongly released from prison

British police have launched a manhunt after an Ethiopian national convicted was mistakenly released from prison

Benin’s leaders to hold crisis talks after opposition barred from election

Benin’s outgoing President Patrice Talon and his predecessor, Thomas Boni Yayi, are set to meet to defuse growing political tensions

Banyana Banyana secure sponsorship with Sasol

Global energy company, Sasol has eventually renewed its sponsorship of the national women’s football team. The previous sponsorship cycle ended on 30 June 2025.

Mauritius arrests aide to former Madagascar President over money laundering: Financial Crimes Commission

Ravatomanga’s lawyer, Siddartha Hawaldar, confirmed he was under arrest in the clinic, but did not comment on the accusations against him.

Nigeria’s President replaces service chiefs in major military shake-up

General Olufemi Oluyede was named Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa, who was appointed just over two years ago.

Ivory Coast votes with Ouattara’s legacy, age in focus

More than eight million people are registered to vote on Saturday. Provisional results are expected within five days.