Africa

Famine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says. …

The result when first announced in October sparked deadly protests after claims the poll was rigged. …

The pair were found with magic charms, including a live chameleon, the police say. …

Battling widespread criticism over the cost of living, the president names more opposition ministers. …

Discarded everyday objects remain after people fled Wednesday’s deadly crush in Ibadan in panic. …

A huge fire breaks out at Liberia’s Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute. …

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Zambia’s Barbra Banda are crowned Africa’s best footballers at the Caf Awards in Marrakesh. …

Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba. …

The daughter of Angola’s former president was described by the UK government as a “notorious kleptocrat”. …