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South Africa's ex-president has backed a new party seeking to take on the governing ANC.

Joseph Boakai tells the BBC he is trying to change the mindset of those who think government is a way to get rich.

Joseph Boakai tells the BBC he is trying to change the mindset of those who think government is a way to get rich.

[35Nord] YouScribe, the largest digital reading library on the African continent with over one million subscribers, announces the launch of its services in Ghana in partnership with mobile payment expert Digital Virgo and MTN. This marks a significant turning point in the company's development, as it strengthens its presence in the English-speaking African market, underlining its commitment to making culture accessible in all regions of the continent.

[InfoWire] With the choice of Akere Muna as Goodwill Ambassador, a new era begins for the ALSF. This marks a new chapter in its commitment to build sustainable legal capacity on the African continent.

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, speaks to the BBC.

Interim boss Finidi George hopes to get the Nigeria job permanently, but mixed results in friendlies have brought criticism.

Interim boss Finidi George hopes to get the Nigeria job permanently, but mixed results in friendlies have brought criticism.

Former Sierra Leone international Lamin Bangura dies aged 59 after a road accident in the West African nation.

Former Sierra Leone international Lamin Bangura dies aged 59 after a road accident in the West African nation.

Malam Bacai Sanha Jr smuggled drugs to fund a coup in Guinea-Bissau, US authorities say.

Chad beat Mauritius in preliminary qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Eswatini, Liberia and South Sudan also go through.

Some 13,000 students are stranded at the four colleges, accused of fabricating exam results.

Some 13,000 students are stranded at the four colleges, accused of fabricating exam results.

After a decade-long wait, six people are found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaïd.

After a decade-long wait, six people are found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid.

Malam Bacai Sanha Jr wanted to use the proceeds of smuggling heroin to fund a coup, US authorities say.

The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.

The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.

The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.