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The Yao people, also known as Wayao, are one of the most influential ethnic groups in the African Great Lakes...

Sheikh Abubakar Gumi (1924–1992) is considered one of the influential figures in the religious and political history of modern Nigeria,...

In his latest book, Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State, anthropologist Mahmood Mamdani explains the factors...

As Madagascar continues its political transition after the ouster of the previous government, it is strengthening cooperation with Russia. Moscow...

The International Monetary Fund's new mission chief for Senegal will make a short trip to the West African nation early...

Kenya has struck a preliminary trade agreement with China that allows 98.2% of its export goods duty-free market access, its...

Ethiopian police said they had seized thousands of rounds of ammunition sent by neighbouring Eritrea to rebels in the Amhara...

Ugandans voted in a tense national election on Thursday after an often violent campaign and internet shutdown, with President Yoweri Museveni seeking...

The Royal Palace of Porto-Novo, known locally as "Honmé" (meaning "inside the door"), is an important historical and cultural landmark...

Nigeria has hired a U.S. lobbying firm to help maintain U.S. support and counter what it has called misinformation by...