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The Nigerian teens clueless on computers but aiming to reboot

Many young Nigerians fail their university entrance exams as they lack very basic tech skills.

Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Cries Foul As President Tshisekedi Declared Winner of DRC Elections

[RFI] DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won a second term in office with a landslide victory, according to provisional results announced on Sunday, in a vote opposition leaders have dismissed as a "sham".

Beatrice Chebet: Kenyan athlete breaks women's world 5km record in Barcelona

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet breaks the women's world 5km record at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona.

Benjamin Kiplagat: Ugandan athlete stabbed to death in Kenya - reports

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.

Desiree Ellis: South Africa coach hails 2023 as 'the year of women in sport'

South Africa coach Desiree Ellis reflects on a successful sporting year for her nation which included a historic Women's World Cup run.

Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Refuses Opposition Demands for Election Re-Run Despite Irregularities

[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo will not cancel the results of last week's presidential election despite repeated calls from the opposition for a full re-run of the disputed vote.

Central African Republic: Car in Talks With Us Security Firm As West Eyes Wagner's Ground in Africa

[RFI] US private security company Bancroft Global Development says it is in talks with the Central African Republic over "future activities", in a possible bid to muscle Russia's Wagner mercenary group out of the country riven by a decade-long civil war.

Chad: After a New Constitution, What's Next for Chad?

[DW] With the referendum results now confirmed by the nation's top court, Chadians are looking ahead to 2024 elections and civilian rule. But analysts don't expect much to change for the country or its politics.

DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading

The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead.

Mali: UN peacekeeping mission ends after decade

With some 310 peacekeepers killed, Mali was the UN's second deadliest mission worldwide.

Sahara migrant smuggling: Double-edged sword of overturning Niger's ban

Will Niger's ending of a seven-year ban on migrant-trafficking lead to more deaths?