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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