Maiga is suffering from exhaustion after working for 14 months without break, his office says.
The rise in female governors from Tuesday’s vote is a small but significant improvement over 2017.
Africa’s first Pritzker Prize-winning architect discusses his journey from rural Burkina Faso to global recognition.
Curfew imposed following rare anti-government demonstrations.
Birds died after feeding from carcass of buffalo, which appeared to have been laced with poison, conservationist says.
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Funds are to help 204 million people and communities as armed conflict and climate change threaten their livelihoods.
At least six killed after police opened fire on protesters who fear the president aims to delay the presidential polls.
The move comes in response to the Malian government’s refusal to give flyover rights to a UN peacekeeping mission.
Prime Minister Abiy said at filling of dam that the Nile is ‘a gift of God given to us for Ethiopians to make use’.
At least six protesters and six police officers killed during anti-gov’t protests in Sierra Leone, according to reports.
Two days after Kenya’s closely contested presidential election, official results are still being awaited.
The August 9 election was the most boring Kenya has had – but this may in fact be just the thing the country needs.
Mali has blamed the attack in the restive central region, which drones and ‘explosive laden vehicles’.
Vice president announces nationwide curfew after security forces clashed with demonstrators in Freetown.
