Fresh banknotes and new coins... Zimbabwe is rolling out its third currency in a decade.

The Zimbabwe Gold, or ZiG, has been introduced in an attempt to control soaring inflation in the country - but there are signs it's already facing problems.

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Kenya's President William Ruto has defended his government's flood response following criticism from county governments that it was slow.

President Ruto spoke with BBC Focus on Africa's Rhoda Odhiambo.

There are reports of a low turnout in Togo's controversial parliamentary elections that are currently taking place.

The delayed vote comes amid tensions over a new constitution extending President Faure Gnassingbé - already in his fourth term - in power.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will visit Nigeria in May to discuss the Invictus Games, according to military officials.

Nigeria made its debut at the Games in 2023 and became the first African country to participate in the event.

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A Conservative MP says he was deported during a trip to Djibouti due to the east African country's close ties to China.

Tim Loughton said he was detained for more than seven hours before being 'escorted' to a flight out of Djibouti earlier this month.

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Burkina Faso has suspended more foreign media outlets over their coverage of a report accusing its army of killing 223 civilians.

The BBC and US broadcaster Voice of America have already been suspended for reporting on Human Rights Watch's publication. bbc.in/3w1MLYU

At least 40 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst following heavy rains and flooding, officials have said.

Homes were swept away and roads were cut off after the dam burst in Kamuchiri village in western Kenya.

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The Portuguese government has said it has no plans to pay reparations for the country's role in transatlantic slavery and colonialism.

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited the dormant row by suggesting making amends for past 'crimes'.

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From African roots to Michelin-starred heights, Akoko is one of the three with a West African heritage chef to receive A Michelin star.

The Nigerian British chef, Ayo Adeyemi talks about the inspiration behind his signature dishes.

Four million voters in Togo are heading to the polls to vote in delayed parliamentary and regional elections.

The vote comes amid tensions over a new constitution extending President Faure Gnassingbé - already in his fourth term - in power.

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The Kenyan government has postponed the reopening of schools by a week due to the ongoing flooding.

Since last month, more than 130,000 people have been displaced and at least 100 have been killed as a result of the heavy rains and flooding.

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Two men have been charged with immigration offences after an investigation into the deaths of five migrants, in the English Channel.

Three men, a woman and a seven-year-old girl died in a crush on board a boat carrying 112 people on Tuesday. bbc.in/3Qj8v9o