Sudan militia chief sentenced to 20 years for war crimes during Darfur conflict

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.

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'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

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Exploring a Nigerian photographer's iconic 'Hairstyles' series

J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.

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Was it a coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover

The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.

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One hundred abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria

Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.

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White South Africans divided on US refugee offer

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

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Salah says he has been 'thrown under the bus' by Liverpool

Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" at Liverpool and his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.

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Soldiers in Benin say they have seized power from President Talon

A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president.

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Who has been called up for Afcon 2025?

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

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South Africa chase record 359 to beat India

South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur.

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Kenya signs landmark health deal with US despite data fears

Kenya becomes the first African country to secure US health funding since cuts to foreign aid by Trump.

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When are Premier League players heading to Afcon?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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When are Premier League players heading to Afcon?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Trump to host signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.

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Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of sexual abuse and environmental destruction

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.

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Devastating Zambia toxic spill seen as test of whether African nations will stand up to China

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

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Salah a top professional after being dropped - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is a "fair assumption" that forward Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being an unused substitute against West Ham.

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Stone-throwing anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president

After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.

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Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

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The kidnap gangs, jihadists and separatists wreaking havoc in Nigeria

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

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India suffer heaviest defeat as SA complete series sweep

South Africa hand India their heaviest defeat by runs to complete a compelling 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati on Wednesday.

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Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses

Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force.

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'It didn't look good' - Erasmus on Etzebeth red card

South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus admits Eben Etzebeth's eye gouge "didn't look good" after the legendary lock was red-carded against Wales.

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'Too scared to speak' - Nigerian villagers on living in the midst of kidnap gangs

Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.

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I watched helplessly as gunmen snatched my son, says father after Nigerian school kidnapping

The authorities are trying to rescue more than 250 schoolchildren who were abducted by raiders on motorbikes.

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Escalating war of words between Ethiopia and Eritrea triggers fears of conflict

The authorities in landlocked Ethiopia have ratcheted up rhetoric over access to an Eritrean port.

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Guinea-Bissau president flees to Senegal after coup

Sissoco Embaló has arrived in Senegal "safe and sound" on a chartered military plane, authorities say.

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General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup

Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

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Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace

Police search ex-President Chakwera's residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

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South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next year

The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.

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Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president

After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.

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Guinea-Bissau soldiers say they have taken power after reports of president's arrest

The military takeover comes as the West African nation was awaiting the results of Sunday's election.

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India suffer heaviest defeat as SA complete series sweep

South Africa hand India their heaviest defeat by runs to complete a compelling 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati on Wednesday.

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Cameroon's opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety

The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.

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Sri Lanka & Zimbabwe in Pakistan 2025

Fixtures, results and scorecards from Sri Lanka's ODI tour of Pakistan, and the Twenty20 tri-series that follows which also involves Zimbabwe.

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The fallout from Nigeria's spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

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I watched helplessly as gunmen snatched my son, says father after Nigerian school kidnapping

The authorities are trying to rescue more than 250 schoolchildren who were abducted by raiders on motorbikes.

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South African women arming themselves against gender violence

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

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Starmer arrives in South Africa as G20 gathers without Trump

The prime minister is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.

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Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school

The kidnapping comes amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.

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South African women arming themselves against gender violence

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

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How jihadists have brought a nation to a standstill with their fuel blockade

Mali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more.

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Arsenal to end sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda

Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

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Nigerian separatist leader convicted on terrorism charges

Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

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Ethiopia receives historic artefacts held in Germany for 100 years

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

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Which Premier League teams will lose most players to Afcon?

BBC Sport has a look at which Premier League clubs will be most - and least - affected by the Africa Cup of Nations.

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South Africa shock India in low-scoring thriller

South Africa secure their first Test victory in India since 2010 as they triumph in a low-scoring thriller inside three days in Kolkata.

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Christians in Nigeria 'driven from their homes and killed', Nicki Minaj says

The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

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Two schoolgirls escape Nigeria kidnap ordeal, official says

Fight "day and night" to rescue the rest of the missing children, a top general tells soldiers.

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Eswatini confirms receiving $5.1m from the US for accepting deportees

The kingdom acknowledges for the first time it received cash as part of a deal with Trump's administration.

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Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre

TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.

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Dozens die in DR Congo mine after makeshift bridge collapses

The structure fell after panicked miners reportedly fled from military gunfire.

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Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN

"There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

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How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force

The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.

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'The future will take care of itself' - Nketiah on Ghana rumours

As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.

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DR Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace in Qatar

Building on previous deals it covers humanitarian access, the return of displaced people and more.

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US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia

Tens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

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How the US overtook China as Africa's biggest foreign investor

As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries.

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US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries

"They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".

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The ex-president's daughter who faces terror-related charges

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

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South Sudan leader sacks powerful Vice-President Bol Mel

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.

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The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

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Trove of records reveals Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers

Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.

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Four into one - how do African World Cup play-offs work?

As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.

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Sudan capital hit by drone attacks a day after RSF agrees to truce - reports

The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

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Can Trump expel South Africa from the G20?

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

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Protesters storm Nigeria's new art museum

The museum authority has cancelled all preview events leading up to Tuesday's grand opening.

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'One of us': Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

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The ex-president's daughter who faces terror-related charges

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

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US to boycott G20 in South Africa, Trump says

Trump says no US official will be sent to the summit over discredited claims that Afrikaners are being persecuted.

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Kenyan activists missing in Uganda found safe after five weeks

The pair were reportedly bundled into a car by masked men after attending an event to support Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine.

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'Flying' Sarr easing Crystal Palace's Eze loss

Ismaila Sarr shines as Crystal Palace earn first home victory in Europa Conference League this term.

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Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

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'My skin was peeling' - the African women tricked into making Russian drones

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

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Tanzanian deputy opposition leader facing terrorism charges - lawyer

The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was "compromised".

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He made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan

Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.

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Line-up for expanded 16-team Wafcon 2026 decided

Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.

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'My skin was peeling' - the African women tricked into making Russian drones

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

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I built this 'AI aunt' for women after family tragedy in South Africa

An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.

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Drone strike hits funeral in Sudan, killing many mourners

The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.

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Tanzania president being sworn in after election marred by violence

President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running.

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Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time

The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

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India and SA prepare for game-changing World Cup final

There is history on the line as India and South Africa prepare for the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, with a new winner guaranteed for the first time in 25 years.

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India and SA prepare for game-changing World Cup final

There is history on the line as India and South Africa prepare for the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, with a new winner guaranteed for the first time in 25 years.

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Kenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfall

Kenya's government says 30 other people are missing following downpours in the west of the country.

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Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time

The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

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Samia wins Tanzania election with 98% of votes, as hundreds feared dead in unrest

Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.

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More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia - UN

El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.

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South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners

Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump's plans racist.

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Election protesters defy army chief in third day of Tanzania unrest

Some deaths have been reported though accurate figures are hard to obtain due to the internet shutdown.

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Apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli, South Africa court rules

The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.

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'Football is life' - The Gambian administrator on a mission

Sainey Mboge was labelled a "bad influence" as a child, just for playing football. But now the Gambian is having the last laugh, having built a career in the game.

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Holders Nigeria lead qualifiers for 2026 Wafcon

Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year's tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut.

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Migrant sex offender deported from UK after mistaken release

Hadush Kebatu arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday after being removed on a flight last night.

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Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says

The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls.

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Sudan's fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

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The South African start-up bringing tech to townships

Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

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An ex-first lady, a tycoon and a 'safe pair of hands' vie for power in Ivory Coast

The fervour of presidential campaigning belies concerns about the political landscape in a cocoa superpower.

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'I eat 6000 calories a day' – The South African 'Rhino' who became World's Strongest Man

Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World's Strongest Man.

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'We fear for our souls' - Nigerian farmers need armed guards to protect them from jihadists

Armed guards and special buses are increasingly used to coax terrified farmers back into growing food.

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Violent protests flare in Cameroon as results due in contested election

An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.

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Rebel group claims capture of Sudan army headquarters in key city

The fall of the base in el-Fasher is step closer towards the RSF cementing its control in the west.

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Finery and frailty: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Sudan's fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

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Ousted Madagascan president stripped of citizenship

Andry Rajoelina, who was removed from power in a coup last week, had already acquired French nationality.

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An ex-first lady, a tycoon and a 'safe pair of hands' vie for power in Ivory Coast

The fervour of presidential campaigning belies concerns about the political landscape in a cocoa superpower.

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Kenya at crossroads as nation reels from Odinga's death

The death of the veteran politician is likely to alter the political landscape, analysts say.

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Finery and frailty: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Forty migrants, including infants, die as boat sinks off Tunisia

All the victims and those rescued were from sub-Saharan African countries, an official says.

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'We fear for our souls' - Nigerian farmers need armed guards to protect them from jihadists

Armed guards and special buses are increasingly used to coax terrified farmers back into growing food.

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The 'shadow army' helping Uganda's long-serving president keep an iron grip on power

Analysts say the unit has become so influential that it rivals the power of the regular army.

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How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine

South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.

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Tyson hails Congolese roots on Rumble in the Jungle visit

Mike Tyson was a hit with boxing fans in Kinshasa after embracing his African roots as part of ongoing celebrations for the iconic Rumble in the Jungle.

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'We fear for our souls' - farmers on the frontline against Boko Haram

Armed guards and special buses are increasingly used to coax terrified farmers back into growing food.

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More than 60 dead after multi-vehicle crash in Uganda

The crash involved two buses, a lorry and a car, police said, with many also injured.

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Dozens killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion

People rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker when it suddenly exploded, engulfing them in flames.

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From prison to presidential palace: Who is Madagascar's new military ruler?

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

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French ex-president Sarkozy goes to jail over Gaddafi money

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.

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Raila Odinga: The man who shaped Kenyan politics

A dominant figure in Kenyan politics for decades, Odinga made five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.

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Morocco looks to build on first U20 World Cup title

Morocco wants to be a "strong contender" at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.

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Nigerian police fire tear gas as protesters gather over separatist leader

The protesters are seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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The 'radical' Manchester event that changed Africa

A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

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The moment Madagascar's new president was sworn in

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

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Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events

The long-time opposition leader died aged 80 in India, where he had been receiving medical treatment.

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'We are orphans': Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland

Huge crowds are attending a memorial for the former leader in Kisumu ahead of his funeral on Sunday.

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Spain's radically different approach to African migration

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.

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'Biggest thing since independence' - Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

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Convicted ex-president Kabila rallies opposition to 'save' DR Congo from crisis

Joseph Kabila appears in Kenya with other opposition leaders two weeks after being sentenced to death.

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Kenyans gather to mourn Raila Odinga

Mourners gather in Nairobi following the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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Flights halted at Kenyan airport as thousands turn out to receive Odinga's body

A sudden influx of mourners prompted authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony.

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'I can't afford to save both twins': Sudan's war left one mother with an impossible choice

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.

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'Biggest thing since independence' - Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

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Can the world's oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?

Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".

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Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies aged 80

Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India, family sources tell the BBC.

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Spain's radically different approach to African migration

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.

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Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to 'safe place'

The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.

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Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

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My one-month-old grandson was killed by police tear gas

Counting the cost of deadly Gen Z protests in Madagascar where most young people are unemployed.

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Kenyan officer killed in bow-and-arrow attack at gate of president's residence

The incident raises questions about security at one of Kenya's most heavily guarded places.

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Deity dolls and people power: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Can the world's oldest president keep his title and woo a nation of young voters?

Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".

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'Business is at a standstill' - Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capital

More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.

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Seychelles' opposition leader wins presidential poll

Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.

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'One of the greatest things' - Nigeria's art innovators on display in London

Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history.

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Drone strike in besieged Sudan city kills dozens

El-Fasher has been surrounded by the RSF for 17 months, as residents face hunger and starvation.

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Selfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgiving

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

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Murdered Kenyan woman's niece to push for ex-soldier's extradition during UK visit

Esther Njoki says her family has been denied justice for 13 years after her aunt Agnes Wanjiru's body was found in a septic tank.

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Zimbabwe lawmaker and poet dies after his car hits an elephant

Desire Moyo died a day before his 46th birthday - the four other MPs in the car have been taken to hospital.

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Nigeria names 'apolitical' law professor as new electoral chief

The Nigeria's electoral agency is under increased scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency.

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Catholic altar wine replaced after becoming a favourite in Kenyan bars

The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.

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Deity dolls and people power: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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We need hospitals more than football stadiums, say Morocco's young protesters

Morocco will soon have the world's largest football stadium but this has angered many young people who want better services.

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Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

The movement behind the protests snubbed the meeting where the president made the promise.

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'I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia'

In an interview with BBC Sport, Ashleigh Plumptre says she regrets losing the trust of some LGBT fans in women's football by moving to Saudi Arabia.

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Brits century helps SA respond to England crushing

Tazmin Brits' sublime century helps South Africa bounce back from their heavy defeat by England with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the Women's World Cup.

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Nigerian minister accused of forging qualifications resigns

The forgery allegations have sparked outrage among some Nigerians, following a newspaper exposé.

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Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry

The government says the charity African Parks displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude.

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Selfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgiving

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

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Conservative church group condemns choice of female Archbishop of Canterbury

The group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".

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Who can still claim Africa's spots at 2026 World Cup?

Seven spots at the 2026 Fifa World Cup remain up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax.

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Botswana 'on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds', president tells BBC

Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

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Botswana 'on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds', president tells BBC

Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

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South Africa win back-to-back Rugby Championships

South Africa overpower Argentina at Allianz Stadium in London to win back-to-back Rugby Championships for the first time.

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Ruthless England thrash SA in World Cup opener

England start their Women's World Cup campaign with a 10-wicket win in Guwahati after bowling out South Africa for just 69.

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'We only have the sea to live on' - Senegal's fishermen blame BP project for lack of fish

The huge off-shore facility run by BP means they now struggle to survive, the fishermen say.

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Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal expires

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

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Khan 'rolling dice' as promoter with Nigeria fight night

Amir Khan wants to build a legacy outside the ring as a boxing promoter as he brings a professional fight night to Nigeria.

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Zidane's son Luca called up to Algeria squad

Luca Zidane, the son of France legend Zinedine, is called up by Algeria for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.

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Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

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Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda, opposition leader says

Bobi Wine says the two Kenyans were "picked up mafia-style" because they had joined his campaign.

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Nigeria banned shea nut exports to help women profit. But it backfired

The ban, intended to boost domestic production of shea butter, has reduced earnings for many women.

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Why a tiny island's fate could decide Seychelles' next president

India, Qatari royals, China and ecologists have their own, very different, views on Assumption Island's future.

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Khan 'rolling dice' as promoter with Nigeria fight night

Amir Khan wants to build a legacy outside the ring as a boxing promoter as he brings a professional fight night to Nigeria.

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South Africa's top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel

The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa's death are being investigated by the French authorities.

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The professor who beat fraud allegations to become Malawi's president…again

The president-elect of the southern African nation has a long and controversial political career.

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Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expire

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

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South Africa thump Argentina to go top of Rugby Championship

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu breaks South Africa's individual scoring record with 37 points as they beat Argentina 67-30 to return to the top of the Rugby Championship.

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Drogba, Kohli, LeBron, Nadal - why big names are investing in powerboat racing

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is among several sporting greats who have invested in E1 Series, a globe-trotting powerboat racing competition about to land in Africa.

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Seychelles to hold presidential run-off after vote fails to produce clear winner

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie received 48.8% of the vote against President Wavel Ramkalawan's 46.4%.

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Boxing in Ghana suspended after Akushey dies at 32

All boxing activities in Ghana are suspended following the death of super-middleweight Ernest Akushey 11 days after a bout in Accra.

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'I'm Kenyan, don't shoot' - the athlete who says he was duped into the Russian army

Evans Kibet, now being held in Ukraine after surrendering, says he did not know he was signing up.

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Ethiopian runner Shewarge Alene dies aged 30

Ethiopian runner Shewarge Alene dies aged 30, the organiser of the Stockholm marathon confirms.

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Boxing in Ghana suspended after Akushey dies at 32

All boxing activities in Ghana are suspended following the death of super-middleweight Ernest Akushey 11 days after a bout in Accra.

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The professor who beat fraud allegations to become Malawi's president…again

The president-elect of the southern African nation has a long and controversial political career.

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Huge sting operation across Africa sees 260 arrested for sextortion and romance scams

Some 260 suspects were arrested in the operation across 14 African countries, says Interpol.

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Somalia's president: They tried to kill me five times

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says he is a prime target of the Islamist group al-Shabab.

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Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in Libya campaign financing case

The former French president was found guilty of criminal conspiracy but cleared of other charges.

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Botswana declares public holiday after 'historic' athletics gold medal

President Duma Boko congratulates the men's 4x400m relay team for winning gold at the World Athletic Championships.

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Six West Africans deported from US to Ghana sent to Togo despite legal fight

They had started legal action against Ghana for agreeing to accept them from the US.

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Kenya toasts success of golden girls in Tokyo

Female runners won six of Kenya’s seven gold medals at the World Athletics Championships, topping the podium in every event from 800m to the marathon in Tokyo.

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African pride as Rwanda prepares for cycling history

Rwanda will make history when it becomes the first African nation to host cycling's Road World Championships from 21-28 September.

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Eswatini says it has repatriated US deportee to Jamaica

Orville Isaac Etoria had been held in prison in the southern African state after Trump's government expelled him.

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Malawi ex-president takes clear lead in vote-count, results show

Peter Mutharika has got about 66% of the votes counted so far, putting him ahead of President Lazarus Chakwera.

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Three West African countries to quit UN top court

The three military juntas, who came to power through coups, say the judicial body is 'incapable' of handling 'proven war crimes'.

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'I'm Kenyan, don't shoot' - the athlete who says he was duped into the Russian army

Evans Kibet, now being held in Ukraine after surrendering, says he did not know he was signing up.

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Kenya's Sawe and Wanjiru win Berlin marathons

Kenya make it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men's race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women's.

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Zidane's son switches allegiance to Algeria

Luca Zidane, the son of France's World Cup-winning playmaker Zinedine, switches his international allegiance from France to Algeria.

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Botswana declares public holiday after 'historic' athletics gold medal

President Duma Boko congratulates the men's 4x400m relay team for winning gold at the World Athletic Championships.

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Kenya's Sawe and Wanjiru win Berlin marathons

Kenya make it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men's race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women's.

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Fans, food and fast feet: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

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South Africa police uncover $20m crystal meth lab

Five North Americans were arrested after the raid on a farm in the east of the country, officers say.

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Malawi police arrest eight for alleged election fraud

Officials are on high alert after the 2019 presidential election result was annulled due to vote tampering.

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South African hospital worker arrested with human placentas

The maternity cleaner was allegedly seeking potential buyers for the body tissue when she was picked up.

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Fans, food and fast feet: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Trucks set ablaze as militants block key Senegal-Mali trade route

Islamists fighters are trying to prevent deliveries of fuel and other essential supplies to landlocked Mali.

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Boss of degrading sex-trade ring involving Ugandan women unmasked by BBC

Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

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Malawi - where the petrol queue might overshadow the queue to vote

With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday's vote.

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Search for ancient Egyptian gold bracelet missing from Cairo museum

A photo of the 3,000-year-old bracelet has been sent to airports, seaports and border crossings to stop it being smuggled out of the country.

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Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

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The 'iron lady' taking a shot at Ivory Coast's presidency

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

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Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger - reports

Niger's army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

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Kipyegon wins historic fourth world 1500m gold

Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

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Boss of degrading sex-trade ring involving Ugandan women unmasked by BBC

Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

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Party like it's 2018 - Ethiopians celebrate their new year

Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.

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Nigerian chef breaks world record for largest jollof rice dish

Guinness World Records has confirmed the achievement, saying the rice weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.

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The 'iron lady' taking a shot at Ivory Coast's presidency

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

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The Africans to watch at the World Athletics Championships

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, World Indoor 800m winner Prudence Sekgodiso and 5000m world record holder Beatrice Chebet are among those hoping to make their mark in Tokyo.

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Two men jailed for attempting to bewitch and kill Zambia's president

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

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Are we using the wrong world map?

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

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South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand

New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

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Zulu king challenges critic to stick fight

King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.

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Malawi - where the petrol queue might overshadow the queue to vote

With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday's vote.

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'Rugby's changed my life' - Hele's tough rise

South Africa number eight Aseza Hele has been a star of the Women's Rugby World Cup and plays on Saturday against New Zealand in her country's first quarter-final.

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The Africans to watch at the World Athletics Championships

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, World Indoor 800m winner Prudence Sekgodiso and 5000m world record holder Beatrice Chebet are among those hoping to make their mark in Tokyo.

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Ethiopia outfoxes Egypt over the Nile's waters with its mighty dam

Ethiopia is set to inaugurate a mega dam that has stoked tensions with Egypt.

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'We are still waiting, still suffering': The legacy of a deadly Nigerian dam collapse

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

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Lost in translation - How Africa is trying to close the AI language gap

A new dataset with African languages should improve access to AI for millions on the continent.

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Cape Verde on brink of reaching first World Cup

Cape Verde are one win away from qualifying for the Fifa World Cup for the first time but Cameroon and Nigeria could miss out on the finals.

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Dozens of DR Congo mourners killed in attack linked to jihadist group

A funeral ceremony was being held in a village when the night-time assault took place, officials say.

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ICC hears war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader

This is the court's first-ever confirmation of charges hearing without the accused present.

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Body seen in secret Libyan mortuary could solve mystery of vanished religious leader

Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.

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Kenya's Chepkirui wins Great North Run

Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui claims victory in the Great North Run women's race as Eilish McColgan finished third.

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South Africa fall to heavy ODI defeat to England

Jacob Bethell scores his first professional century before Jofra Archer runs through South Africa as England earn a thumping consolation victory in Southampton.

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Fifa appoints Weah and Drogba to new anti-racism panel

Football legends George Weah and Didier Drogba are among the high-profile names on a new Fifa panel which aims to bolster efforts to tackle racism in the game.

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Fifa appoints Weah and Drogba to new anti-racism panel

Football legends George Weah and Didier Drogba are among the high-profile names on a new Fifa panel which aims to bolster efforts to tackle racism in the game.

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Nigerian boxer 'heartbroken' to miss Worlds over late sex tests

Nigeria's Blessing Oraekwe says it is "heartbreaking" to be barred from the World Championships in Liverpool after missing the deadline for a new genetic sex test.

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Lost in translation - How Africa is trying to close the AI language gap

A new dataset with African languages should improve access to AI for millions on the continent.

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What is at stake in Malawi's elections?

Two political rivals go head-to-head once again in the hotly contested 16 September poll.

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South Africa beat England to take ODI series

England's poor form in white-ball cricket continues as they are beaten by South Africa to lose the second one-day international and the series with a game to spare.

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'I fear for my sons': Mother awaits DNA results on remains linked to Kenya's starvation cult

Carolyne Odour's two young sons went missing with their father - a follower of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie.

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Rise of local coaches shows change in African football

African national sides are increasingly backing homegrown coaches - or showing faith in bosses from elsewhere on the continent. But will this trend continue?

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Dozens die after boat hits tree stump in Nigeria

The overloaded boat was carrying passengers including children when it hit a submerged tree stump.

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The death of 'soul of South African storytelling' sparks grief and anger

Actress Nandi Nyembe's final months were marked by money problems that threatened to overshadow her career.

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South Africa give England brutal reality check

England are bundled out for just 131 as South Africa hand out bruising reality check to new captain Harry Brook.

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'A bullet went through my skull': Tanzania abduction survivor

Activist Edgar Mwakabela describes his ordeal after he says he was kidnapped and shot by suspected state agents.

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‘I survived South Africa’s horrific building fire, now I live in fear after being shot’

The deadly fire was called a "wake-up call" but ex-residents now live in dangerous temporary shelters.

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Ghanaian chief justice Gertrude Torkornoo removed from office

She is Ghana's first sitting chief justice to be investigated and dismissed.

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Body seen in secret Libyan mortuary could solve mystery of vanished religious leader

Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.

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South Africa claim historic quarter-final spot

South Africa are through to their first Women's World Cup quarter-final thanks to a thrilling 29-24 win over Italy in Pool D.

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A pregnant woman's diary of escape from war zone: 'I prayed the baby wouldn't come'

Gun-wielding drivers, extortion and breakdowns, as couple flee new front line in Sudan's conflict.

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Mob burns Nigerian woman to death for alleged blasphemy

Police have condemned the killing as "jungle justice" vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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What is at stake in Malawi's elections?

Two political rivals go head-to-head for the third time in the hotly contested 16 September poll.

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Your fast fashion could end up as this beach trash in Ghana

Ghana has been described as the fashion industry’s dumping ground.

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Posers and paddling pools: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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A pregnant woman's diary of escape from war zone: 'I prayed the baby wouldn't come'

Gun-wielding drivers, extortion and breakdowns, as couple flee new front line in Sudan's conflict.

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The US teenagers wowed by African prom dresses

"I felt like a Disney princess," says a prom goer about her dress, one of many custom-made in Nigeria.

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Tourist pouring beer down elephant's trunk in Kenya sparks anger

Investigations have been launched following the footage posted to Instagram - which has since been deleted.

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Boxing boots, Yoruba festivals and trombones: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Galatasaray in talks over loan for Spurs' Bissouma

Turkish club Galatasaray are in talks with Tottenham over a loan deal for midfielder Yves Bissouma.

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Three more species of giraffe than previously thought, scientists say

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

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Kamworor and Alem clinch Antrim Coast Half Marathon wins

Kenya's Geoffrey Kamworor and Ethiopia's Mizan Alem claim comfortable wins in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon men's and women's events on Sunday.

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Botswana declares national public health emergency

The country is facing a shortage of medical equipment and medicines, President Duma Boko says.

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How Russia is quietly trying to win over the world

Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.

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How Russia is quietly trying to win over the world

Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.

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The Harvard graduate hoping to ace the Rugby World Cup

Nigerian-American Cheta Emba fell in love with rugby while studying for a degree in molecular and cellular biology at one of the world's most famous universities.

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US government wants to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda

His lawyers accuse the government of trying to "coerce" him to plead guilty by threatening to deport him "halfway across the world".

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More than 30 jihadists killed in air strikes, Nigerian military says

Concern is mounting about "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity.

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UK's Chagos Islands deal 'significant victory', says Pope

Pope Leo XIV said he hoped Mauritian authorities would ensure the refugees are able to return home.

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Joy after rescued yacht dog spared euthanasia in South Africa

Guide dog Achi was rescued from rough seas but was to be put down as he was in the country illegally.

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Chinese scammers deported in Nigeria sting on 'foreign-led syndicate'

A total of 102 deported foreigners have been convicted of "cyber-terrorism and internet fraud" this week.

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New bodies found near site of Kenya's starvation cult burials

Five bodies have been found in fresh graves near the site of the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".

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Three more species of giraffe than previously thought, scientists say

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

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Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale detained over Lamborghini purchase

US authorities have linked Wale's car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside.

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Sudan's army denies bombing convoy taking aid to famine-hit area

Three of the 16 lorries in the convoy were damaged and caught fire, the WFP says.

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'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

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DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says

Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.

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A family at war and accusations of poisoning leave tycoon's body in limbo for 12 years

After a long and bitter legal battle splitting his family, Harry Roy Veevers is yet to rest in peace.

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Burkina Faso's junta expels top UN official over child rights report

The report about children caught up in the jihadist conflict blamed all sides for violations.

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M23 rebels suspend peace talks with DR Congo government

The group accuses the government of failing to respect a previous ceasefire deal.

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Rescuers in Nigeria search for dozens missing after boat capsizes

Safety regulations are rarely enforced leading to a large number of accidents on the waterways.

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'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

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'Bakoteh Messi' - Minteh's rise from sandy Gambian pitches

Brighton and The Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh says the motivation to change his family's life inspired his football dream.

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A family at war and accusations of poisoning leave tycoon's body in limbo for 12 years

After a long and bitter legal battle splitting his family, Harry Roy Veevers is yet to rest in peace.

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The Africans to watch in 2025-26 Premier League

BBC Sport Africa examines some of the big transfers involving Africans and new arrivals from the continent ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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'Bakoteh Messi' - Minteh's rise from sandy Gambian pitches

Brighton and The Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh says the motivation to change his family's life inspired his football dream.

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South Africa row over army chief's pro-Iran comments

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Gen Rudzani Maphwanya's recent visit to Iran "was ill-advised".

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Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot

The French national is accused of working "on behalf of the French intelligence service" in Mali.

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The Africans to watch in 2025-26 Premier League

BBC Sport Africa examines some of the big transfers involving Africans and new arrivals from the continent ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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Is the world's oldest leader set for an eighth term?

Cameroon's Paul Biya would stay in power until he's 99 if he wins October's election.

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Grammy-winning Afropop star Tems: 'Women are not respected in the industry'

The Nigerian musician details her rise to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.

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Mohamed Salah - Egyptian king

BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small boy from humble beginnings became a national icon.

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What is going on with CHAN disorder and ticketing?

BBC Sport Africa analyses the crowd disorder, serious security lapses and ticketing issues encountered at the African Nations Championship in Kenya.

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How cycling is providing hope to Rwanda's female riders

Orphaned at 14 and now a 21-year-old mother of two, Olivia Maniragena is fighting the odds to represent Rwanda at cycling's Road World Championships.

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Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York - now the country wants answers

The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.

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Nigeria military kills scores of gang members in air and ground raids, spokesman says

The air force says it targeted more than 400 gunmen in a forest as they were planning a village raid.

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Mido honing Egyptian talent to export to Europe

Former Egypt striker Mido, no stranger to controversy in his playing career, is aiming to unearth the next generation of talent in Cairo.

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Is the world's oldest leader set for an eighth term?

Cameroon's Paul Biya would stay in power until he's 99 if he wins October's election.

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Dozens of Malian soldiers arrested over alleged coup plot against junta, sources say

The wave of arrests reflect increased tensions within the military government.

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Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York - now the country wants answers

The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.

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Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free

Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure.

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Tanzanians mourn ex-speaker who resigned over debt row

The former speaker has been an MP since 2000 and was preparing to defend his parliamentary seat in October.

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Mido honing Egyptian talent to export to Europe

Former Egypt striker Mido, no stranger to controversy in his playing career, is aiming to unearth the next generation of talent in Cairo.

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Ghana promises full investigation into helicopter crash which killed two ministers

The flight data and cockpit voice recorders have been retrieved from the site of the crash which killed two ministers.

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Zambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in copper mining area

Zambia's government says the water is safe to drink after the US embassy ordered its staff to withdraw.

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Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free

Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure.

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Tanzanians mourn ex-speaker who resigned over debt row

The former speaker has been an MP since 2000 and was preparing to defend his parliamentary seat in October.

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Mido honing Egyptian talent to export to Europe

Former Egypt striker Mido, no stranger to controversy in his playing career, is aiming to unearth the next generation of talent in Cairo.

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Nigeria's champion women basketballers promised $100,000 each

D'Tigress won their seventh Afrobasket title over the weekend and a spot at the World Cup.

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Zambians and Malawians asked to pay $15,000 deposit for US visas

The 12-month pilot programme targeting Malawi and Zambia aims to curb visa overstays, the US says.

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'All sides' to blame in Prince Harry charity row, watchdog finds

The Charity Commission criticises “all parties” at Sentebale for allowing a “damaging” dispute to play out publicly.

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Rwandan gorillas seek out old female friends even after years apart

A study in Rwanda reveals the significance of a social connection between female mountain gorillas.

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'I love to dance' – social media boosts Masaka during injury-hit season

After missing out on Wafcon 2024, Tanzania forward Aisha Masaka says social media has helped her stay in touch with home and lifted her spirits.

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Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

The former Arsenal midfielder has been given conditional bail

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'I felt an unspoken pressure to smile' - Kenyan women in the workplace

Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?

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'I love to dance' – social media boosts Masaka during injury-hit season

After missing out on Wafcon 2024, Tanzania forward Aisha Masaka says social media has helped her stay in touch with home and lifted her spirits.

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'Trailblazing' Ugandan player joins women's rugby team

'Trailblazing' Peace Lekuru, who has signed for York Valkyrie, is 'hopefully the first of many'.

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Rhino horns turned radioactive to fight poachers in South Africa

The scheme is the latest innovation in decades of work aiming to protect South Africa’s rhinos.

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Destination: Africa - Is it legal for US to deport foreign criminals to the continent?

Two African nations have taken criminals from other countries deported from the US.

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Destination: Africa - Is it legal for US to deport foreign criminals to the continent?

Two African nations have taken criminals from other countries deported from the US.

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'I felt an unspoken pressure to smile' - Kenyan women in the workplace

Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?

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Mali charges ex-PM with undermining the state over post on X

Moussa Mara expressed solidarity with opposition figures held after political parties were dissolved.

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Barcelona agree shirt sponsorship deal with war-torn DR Congo

Despite criticism, the Congolese government says the deal with raise the profile of the country.

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Le Court makes history in Tour de France Femmes

Kim le Court becomes the first African to win a stage at the Tour de France Femmes as she claims stage five on Wednesday.

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Kenya's sweeping alcohol control plans spark anger

The plans include a ban on the sale of alcohol in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.

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Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy

Hansie Cronje's story, re-examined in Sport's Strangest Crimes on BBC Sounds, is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

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Nigeria's victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each

Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.

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Tanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenyan backlash

They are barred from areas like mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining and curio shops.

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Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade

England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.

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Furious protests at move to cement Togo ruling family's grip on power after 58 years

Faure Gnassingbé may no longer be president but he still pulls the strings - and no longer has to face elections.

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Wafcon winner will stay in my heart forever - Echegini

Jennifer Echegini says her Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning goal for Nigeria against Morocco is one she will keep in her heart forever.

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'How will we survive?' Lesotho factory that made Trump golf shirts hit hard by US tariffs

The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.

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Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages even after ransom paid

They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.

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Artist explores the toxic mining legacy of Zambia's 'black mountains'

A major exhibition about the dangerous lives of the boys and young men who scour slag heaps in search of copper.

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Oil-rich Sudanese region becomes new focus of war between army and rival forces

Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.

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'Greatest in 100 years': Ghana mourns music legend Daddy Lumba

President Mahama leads the tributes, saying "his enduring legacy will echo through the ages".

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Wafcon winner will stay in my heart forever - Echegini

Jennifer Echegini says her Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning goal for Nigeria against Morocco is one she will keep in her heart forever.

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Nigeria seal 10th Wafcon as comeback stuns Morocco

Nigeria's sensational comeback stuns hosts Morocco 3-2 and seals a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

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Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president

Maurice Kamto came second to 92-year-old Paul Biya in the previous election amid allegations of fraud.

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Nigeria seal 10th Wafcon as comeback stuns Morocco

Nigeria's sensational comeback stuns hosts Morocco 3-2 and seals a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

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A first for Morocco or 10th for Nigeria - who will win Wafcon final?

Hosts Morocco face Nigeria in the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, with both teams looking to make history.

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Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.

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Trees, tresses and teamwork: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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'I am the queen of the cage'

Nigerian police officer Juliet Ukah will make history when the Professional Fighters League holds its first event in Africa.

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Nigeria beat holders South Africa to reach Wafcon final

A 94th-minute goal from Michelle Alozie helped Nigeria beat South Africa 2-1 in Casablanca to reach the final of Wafcon 2024.

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Top policeman shakes South Africa with explosive allegations about his boss

Mkhwanazi's explosive claims have resulted in a suspension and the launch of two inquiries.

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World record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping

Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record holder, is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a banned substance.

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Jabeur to step back from tennis for own wellbeing

Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".

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Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

A Foreign Office report shows the biggest cuts will come in Africa with less spent on women's health and water sanitation.

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Social media revamp by 92-year-old president struggles to woo young Cameroonians

Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced.

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The Wafcon star who is also a doctor

Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.

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'I wore this shirt growing up' - Man Utd sign Mbeumo

Bryan Mbeumo says he has joined "the club of his dreams" after the winger completes his move from Brentford to Manchester United for an initial £65m.

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Holders South Africa win shootout to reach Wafcon semis

South Africa will face Nigeria in the last four of Wafcon 2024 after beating Senegal 4-1 on penalties following a goalless quarter-final in Oudja.

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Zimbabwe reach first Rugby World Cup since 1991

Zimbabwe qualify for their first Rugby World Cup since 1991 as they beat Namibia 30-28 to lift the Rugby Africa Cup.

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The Nigerian corporal making MMA history for Africa

Nigerian MMA fighter and police officer Juliet Ukah will be part of the first Professional Fighters League event in Africa on Saturday.

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Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.

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South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says

Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand.

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Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump

President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.

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Hosts Morocco cruise past Mali to reach Wafcon semis

Ibtissam Jraidi's double helps the Atlas Lionesses to a 3-1 win, setting up a last-four meeting against either Algeria or Ghana at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Jabeur to step back from tennis for own wellbeing

Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".

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Rampant South Africa crush Italy 45-0 despite early red card

Reigning world champions South Africa make light work of an early red card for forward Jasper Wiese to thump Italy 45-0 in Gqeberha.

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Jabeur to step back from tennis for own wellbeing

Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".

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From military ruler to democrat - ex-Nigeria President Buhari's life in pictures

Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked dramatic changes over decades – and he was often at the centre of events.

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Is William Ruto the most disliked president in Kenya's history?

More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".

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MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa

Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition MP, is yet to apply for bail and remains in police custody

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Meet the sides bidding for a place in Wafcon 2024 semi-finals

Holders South Africa and nine-time champions Nigeria are among the big-hitters in the Wafcon 2024 quarter-finals.

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US senators exempt HIV/Aids funding from planned spending cuts

While advancing a bill to claw back $9bn in federal spending, lawmakers spare the Pepfar programme from cuts.

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US says it has deported five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini

The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.

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Buhari - the austere Nigerian military ruler who defeated a sitting president

The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.

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Mother mourns 'beautiful' 12-year-old shot while watching TV during Kenya protests

A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.

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Ethiopian troops 'executed' aid workers in Tigray war, charity says

A Spaniard and two local people were shot multiple times during the conflict in northern Ethiopia, MSF says.

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Mother mourns 'beautiful' 12-year-old shot while watching TV during Kenya protests

A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.

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Why 'pan-Africanist' influencers pushed rumours of a coup

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

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Nigerian woman smuggled baby into UK using fake birth story

A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents.

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Why Trump invited five African leaders to the White House

The presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal hope to be offered "incredible" deals.

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Rampant South Africa crush Italy 45-0 despite early red card

Reigning world champions South Africa make light work of an early red card for forward Jasper Wiese to thump Italy 45-0 in Gqeberha.

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Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82

The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.

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Watch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language

Trump told Boakai he speaks "such good English", asking where he went to school.

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Mother mourns 'beautiful' 12-year-old shot while watching TV during Kenya protests

A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.

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Wafcon return provides 'hope' in eastern DR Congo

Residents of eastern DR Congo say the country's appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations provides hope at a time of conflict.

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Nigeria has 'enough problems' and can't take deportees from US, minister says

Nigeria cannot accept Venezuelans because "we already have over 230 million people," says the foreign minister.

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Lara said I should have broken his record - Mulder

West Indies great Brian Lara tells South Africa's Wiaan Mulder he should have tried to overhaul his Test record of 400 not out instead of declaring.

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How Wafcon 2024 will be 'a dream' for underdogs Botswana

Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.

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The US helped successfully tackle Aids - now cuts put that at risk

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

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The US helped successfully tackle Aids - now cuts put that at risk

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

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Why 'pan-Africanist' influencers pushed rumours of a coup

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

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Senegal brush DR Congo aside at Wafcon

Mama Diop and Ngeunar Ndiaye both score twice as Senegal comfortably beat DR Congo 4-0 at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

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Chebet & Kipyegon break world records in Oregon

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet break world records at the Eugene Diamond League meeting.

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South Africa's political marriage of convenience avoids divorce - just

One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.

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Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces

The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.

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Morocco 'showed fight' to claim draw in Wafcon opener

Morocco forward Sakina Ouzraoui says the hosts showed spirit to claim a late draw in the opening match of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.

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Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024

BBC Sport Africa runs down everything you need to know about the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power

Gen Assimi Goïta is set to remain in power until at least 2030 - his term can be renewed indefinitely.

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Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen'

The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.

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'I lost a baby and then rescued a child dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war'

A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.

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Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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How Wafcon 2024 will be 'a dream' for underdogs Botswana

Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.

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Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.

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'Everyone wants this title back' - Nigeria eye 10th Wafcon win

Nigeria travel to Morocco bidding for a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, having last lifted the trophy in 2018.

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'Everyone wants this title back' - Nigeria eye 10th Wafcon win

Nigeria travel to Morocco bidding for a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, having last lifted the trophy in 2018.

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DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with scepticism in rebel-held city

Critics of the agreement have questioned whether it is thorough enough and will be able to bring peace.

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Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?

Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.

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DR Congo-Rwanda ceasefire deal still faces many challenges

It is unclear if the dozens of armed groups in eastern DRC will accept a ceasefire.

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'Women's football did not used to be given attention'

Kawtar Bentaleb, a goalkeeper for top-flight club FUS Rabat, says staging the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will boost the women's game in Morocco.

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Pretorius becomes SA's youngest Test centurion

Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes the youngest centurion in South African Test history as he makes a brilliant 153 on debut at the age of 19 years and 93 days.

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