Nigerian make-up artist jailed for throwing cash at his wedding
Amuscap is the latest Nigerian to be imprisoned for six months for abusing the currency.
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South Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid to defuse visa row
The government initially denied entry to the man, saying he was Congolese, not South Sudanese.
Algeria blocks flights from Mali after drone shot down
The statement escalates regional tensions after Mali accused Algeria of backing terrorism.
Dozens die after torrential rain hammers Congolese capital
Kinshasa is prone to soil erosion and the president warned the climate crisis is making flooding worse.
Outcry over emir’s summons prompts U-turn from Nigerian police
The emir of Kano is one of Nigeria’s most respected traditional leaders but there is a tussle for the throne.
Thousands attend funeral of Malian star Amadou Bagayoko
The blind musician, who helped bring Malian music to the world in the 2000s, died last week aged 70.
US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute
The African nation is “taking advantage” of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.