'I don't want it to die': The teen black pioneer preserving cavalry sport

Makhosazana Dlomo is South Africa's only black participant in the traditional cavalry sport of tent pegging.

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The Cameroon art director who died at the height of her career

A fierce advocate of African art, she was due to become the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale.

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'I don't want it to die': The teen black pioneer preserving cavalry sport

Makhosazana Dlomo is South Africa's only black participant in the traditional cavalry sport of tent pegging.

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Top Cricket Malawi official dies after 'heartless violence'

Tributes are paid to Cricket Malawi operations manager Arjun Menon, who died aged 48 in Blantyre on Saturday.

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Top Cricket Malawi official dies after 'heartless violence'

Tributes are paid to Cricket Malawi operations manager Arjun Menon, who died aged 48 in Blantyre on Saturday.

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Is Ivory Coast's red card politics an own goal for democracy?

Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.

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Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals 'systematic' aid theft

The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs.

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No water, no power - Port Sudan reeling after week of attacks

The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.

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South Africa round off CHAN 2024 qualifiers

South Africa become the final team to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship after beating Malawi 2-0 on Sunday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.

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Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism.

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Top Liberian doctor struck off over qualification doubts

The head of Liberia's doctors' association has not provided proof of his medical degree, the regulatory body says.

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Art curator Koyo Kouoh dies at height of career

A fierce advocate of African art, she was due to become the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale.

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'I screamed': Nigerian Doctor Who fan thrilled show is coming to Lagos

The Doctor will be transported to Lagos in the first ever episode set primarily in an African country.

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Shock as missing South African journalist's decomposed body found

Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.

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Cisse's plan to revive Libya's footballing fortunes

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.

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No water, no power - Port Sudan reeling after week of attacks

The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.

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Fashionistas and flippers: Africa's top shots

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

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Cisse's plan to revive Libya's footballing fortunes

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.

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Benin's bid to become a cycling power

The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.

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Benin's bid to becoming a cycling power

The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.

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Mourning mother's anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers

A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.

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Riffs, rage and racers: Africa's top shots

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

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How 'sub-10 king' Simbine shed his nearly man tag

After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".

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Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record

Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.

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Visit Rwanda signs new deal as Arsenal protests continue

Visit Rwanda signs a sponsorship deal with Atletico Madrid as Arsenal fans continue to call for their club to end its agreement with the tourism board.

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Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record

Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.

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Tidjane Thiam: It is not for the regime to eliminate opposition leaders

Tidjane Thiam has been banned from standing in October's elections in Ivory Coast. So what is his next move?

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UK visa applications for Nigerians could be restricted

People from Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka may find it more difficult to come to the UK, under new plans.

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Sudan paramilitaries escalate attacks on key city

Drones hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel.

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Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby's killing as others freed

The six-month-old died in 2017 after being hit by police deployed to quell election violence.

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Top UN court rejects Sudan's bid to sue UAE for genocide

The UAE opted out of part of the Genocide Convention meaning it cannot face genocide allegations itself.

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Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance".

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Kenya government condemns 'shameful' shoe-hurling at president

The footwear hit the president on his outstretched arm as spoke at a public rally.

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Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.

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'I was born Ivorian' - bank boss barred from running for president tells BBC

Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.

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Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa

"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.

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Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says

MSF said its hospital was attacked as fears grow of a return to civil war in South Sudan.

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How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day

Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.

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'Double patriarchy': doctor has South Africa talking about financial abuse

A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face.

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South African woman convicted of kidnapping daughter Joshlin Smith

Joshlin Smith's disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.

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Anger as Uganda president's son says he's holding opposition bodyguard

The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety.

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Rouge, racers and rage: Africa's top shots

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

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Visit Rwanda signs new deal as Arsenal protests continue

Visit Rwanda signs a sponsorship deal with Atletico Madrid as Arsenal fans continue to call for their club to end its agreement with the tourism board.

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Why the trees behind 'women's gold' beauty creams are under threat

One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.

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Hoops and rhymes boosting Africa's creative economy

The Basketball Africa League is is leveraging the power of entertainment to help grow the game on the continent and boost Africa's creative economy.

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Landmark case finds negligence for Nigerian player's death

A court case which found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of a player is hailed as a "landmark" by global players' union Fifpro.

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'Double patriarchy': doctor has South Africa talking about financial abuse

A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face.

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'My bananas were seized and destroyed' - Malawi-Tanzania trade row escalates

Following the crackdown, some traders have resorted to selling their goods in secret, the BBC hears.

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Nigerian gospel singer's husband sentenced to hang over her death

The family of Osinachi Nwachukwu accused her husband of abusing the popular gospel singer before her death.

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Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé

A BBC investigation identifies members of the security forces who shot dead protesters last June.

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Will the next pope be from Africa?

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

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Ngetich sets 10km world record for women-only race

Agnes Ngetich sets a new 10km world record as she becomes the first woman to run the distance in under 30 minutes in a women-only race.

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'They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters

The BBC exposes the members of the security forces who fired on protesters at Kenya’s parliament last year.

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South Africa will defend sovereignty, ANC chair says as tensions with US grow

The ANC chair's comments come after months of US tension over race relations and land law.

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End conflict to honour Pope, Vatican diplomat tells South Sudan

The Vatican's representative to South Sudan says the Pope's memory should be honoured by seeking peace.

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DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days

The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo.

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'They destroyed our history': How war ravaged Sudan's museums

Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.

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Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent

African Catholics, who are becoming more important in the Church, remember a man who spoke for them.

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Hoops and rhymes boosting Africa's creative economy

The Basketball Africa League is is leveraging the power of entertainment to help grow the game on the continent and boost Africa's creative economy.

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Rwandan beekeeper arrested in US over genocide charges

The 65-year-old suspect is also charged with visa fraud while seeking to become a US citizen in 2013.

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Kipyegon targets first women's sub-four minute mile

Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.

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Zimbabwe wrap up first Test win in four years

Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.

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Zimbabwe wrap up first Test win in four years

Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.

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Suspension of Ghana's chief justice is 'abuse of power', says opposition

This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office.

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Fire, fronds and flax: Africa's top shots

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

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Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

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Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.

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Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.

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Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent

African Catholics, who are becoming more important in the Church, remember a man who spoke for them.

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Actor in film warning of revenge killings shot dead in family feud

A top Somali actor is targeted in a revenge killing shortly after making a film warning about such feuds.

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Sudan's years of war - BBC smuggles in phones to reveal hunger and fear

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

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Diplomatic tensions escalate as Algeria expels French officials

The move is Algeria's biggest expulsion of French consular staff since it gained independence in 1962.

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Chepngetich and Jepchirchir out of London Marathon

World record holder Ruth Chepngetich pulls out of the London Marathon, along with defending champion Peres Jepchirchir.

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'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks

One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.

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The mother and children trapped between two conflicts

Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan.

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US-Somali airstrike as battle rages for key town

Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday after al-Shabab raided the town, saying they had captured it.

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Actor in film warning of revenge killings shot dead in family feud

A top Somali actor is targeted in a revenge killing shortly after making a film warning about such feuds.

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'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'

Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again.

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Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president

Seasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast's main opposition party.

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Fire, fronds and flax: Africa's top shots

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

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Rare footage from Sudanese city under siege

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.

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US-Somali airstrike as battle rages for key town

Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday after al-Shabab raided the town, saying they had captured it.

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'Perfect marriage goes on - Liverpool and Salah need each other'

Mohamed Salah's decision to sign a new contract shows he and Liverpool cannot live without each other, says chief football writer Phil McNulty

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Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

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US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa found after shoot-out

Three people died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.

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Ghana bans foreigners from trading in its gold market to boost revenue

Foreigners are however allowed to buy gold directly from GoldBod, a new state regulator.

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Nigerians fear savings lost as investment app freezes them out

People share videos of themselves crying, saying that they cannot withdraw their money on CBEX.

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London talks to thrash out 'pathway to peace' for Sudan

The UK is promising an extra $120m (£91m) worth of food and medical assistance.

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Sudan's siege city - BBC smuggles in phones to reveal hunger and fear

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

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Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenya

It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.

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South Africa appoints special envoy to ease US relations

Relations are at an all-time low - South Africa's ambassador to the US was expelled last month.

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Diplomatic tensions escalate as Algeria expels French officials

The move is Algeria's biggest expulsion of French consular staff since it gained independence in 1962.

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Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials

France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.

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Trump to end protected status for Afghans and Cameroonians

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in both countries no longer merited US protections, a statement says.

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Dozens killed in attacks on famine-hit Sudan camps

One charity says nine workers at one of its clinics died as medical facilities were targeted.

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Tanzania's main opposition party banned from election

The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.

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Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village.

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Nigeria bans airing of song criticising president

On the track Eedris Abdulkareem urges the leader's son to tell his father about everyday hardships.

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Gabon holds its breath as coup mastermind eyes presidency

Saturday's election marks a major test for a coup leader who wants the democratic stamp of approval.

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Why fears are growing of a return of civil war to South Sudan

With the vice-president under arrest there are concerns a political rift could spiral into conflict.

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