Liberia's ex-speaker charged with arson over parliament fire

The blaze broke out a day after protests over plans to oust former speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa.

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'Improving every day' – Mbeumo on his best season

Bryan Mbeumo's stellar Premier League season with Brentford has seen him linked with a move to Manchester United. But what is the secret of his success?

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Botswana's diamond giant slashes output as demand falls

Botswana, one of the world's biggest diamond producers, has been struck by a global decline in the market.

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Interpol issues red notice for Ghana's fugitive ex-minister

The 65-year-old is alleged to be at the centre of several corruption cases; he has said he has been unlawfully treated.

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'Improving every day' – Mbeumo on his best season

Bryan Mbeumo's stellar Premier League season with Brentford has seen him linked with a move to Manchester United. But what is the secret of his success?

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On the hunt for Tiger, the fugitive linked to illegal South African gold mine where 78 died

The BBC tracks down people close to the alleged crime kingpin who escaped custody while awaiting trial.

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'I watched helplessly as water washed my family away' in Nigeria floods

Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.

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Trump hits 10 African countries with travel ban and restrictions

Seven of the 12 countries whose nationals are banned from going to the US are in Africa.

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Heartbreak as cash-strapped Nigerians abandon their pets

Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.

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Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president's daughter

Charlene Ruto accused the author of "misusing" her name by writing the book without seeking her permission.

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South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor

South Africa is trying to extradite pastor Shepherd Bushiri from Malawi on fraud charges, which he denies.

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South Africa's hunt for 'Tiger' - alleged illegal mining kingpin

The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.

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UN aid trucks come under attack in Sudan

Initial reports suggest multiple casualties following the attack on the convoy, a UN spokesperson says.

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Paint, parades and power: Africa's top shots

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

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Paint, parades and power: Africa's top shots

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

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Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

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Khelif required to take sex test for World Boxing fights

World Boxing says Olympic champion Imane Khelif will not be allowed to fight in the female category at their competitions until she undergoes a mandatory sex test.

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Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames Trump

The law allows for land to be seized without compensation in rare cases and 'in the public interest'.

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Pyramids win maiden African Champions League title

Pyramids win their first ever African Champions League title after beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in Cairo to seal a 3-2 win on aggregate.

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Death toll in Nigeria floods hits more than 200, officials say

There are 500 people missing in the town of Mokwa, but officials fear no more survivors will be found.

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'I watched helplessly as water washed my family away' in Nigeria floods

Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.

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Life is improving in Nigeria, Tinubu says

Bola Tinubu introduced painful economic reforms but says these are now starting to bear fruit.

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Khelif required to take sex test for World Boxing fights

World Boxing says Olympic champion Imane Khelif will not be allowed to fight in the female category at their competitions until she undergoes a mandatory sex test.

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African legends bring hope to Somali football

Somalians hope hosting Emmanuel Adebayor, Samuel Eto'o and Jay Jay Okocha in a legends game can help bring international football back to the country after nearly 40 years.

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Suspect in South African student's murder killed in police shootout

The main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale was found by police on Friday morning.

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Rebuked by Trump but praised at home: How Ramaphosa might gain from US showdown

The calm reaction of South Africa's president to the Oval Office ambush might boost his standing at home.

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'They see you as one of their own' – Wanyama's love for Scotland

Kenya legend Victor Wanyama says the welcoming nature of Scottish football fans was part of the reason for his surprise decision to join Dunfermline Athletic.

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The stats do not lie - ranking Africa's Premier League stars

Egypt's Mohamed Salah was the stand-out player in this season's Premier League - but what do the statistics say about other African stars?

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Tears and heartbreak over tragic story of South African girl sold by her mother

Joshlin Smith's mother, branded the "mastermind" in her child's disappearance, is to be sentenced.

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Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

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Rebuked by Trump but praised at home: How Ramaphosa might gain from US showdown

The calm reaction of South Africa's president to the Oval Office ambush might boost his standing at home.

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On the South African road incorrectly identified as a 'burial site' by Trump

The US president said video of crosses on the road was evidence of the scale of attacks on white farmers.

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'It's not fair': Other refugees in limbo as US welcomes white South Africans

Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans.

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'They see you as one of their own' – Wanyama's love for Scotland

Kenya legend Victor Wanyama says the welcoming nature of Scottish football fans was part of the reason for his surprise decision to join Dunfermline Athletic.

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Why did the UK government sign the Chagos deal now?

A deal to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands and lease back a key military base has been months in the making.

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Kenyan MP found in coffee farm after alleged abduction

The incident sparks outrage, with the opposition accusing the government of political intimidation.

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Ex-DR Congo president returns to country, party says

Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party official.

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Ugandan army accuses German envoy of 'subversive activities'

The highly unusual attack came after the ambassador reportedly raised concerns about the army chief.

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'Nowhere is safe' - Cameroonians trapped between separatists and soldiers

Thousands have died in a conflict that has been largely ignored by the rest of the world.

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Salah wins Premier League player of season award

Striker Mohamed Salah has 28 goals and 18 assists in Liverpool's title-winning season.

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Zimbabwe want to host England at Victoria Falls

England will receive an offer to tour Zimbabwe before 2031, with a new ground near Victoria Falls earmarked as a potential venue.

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Cricket: Bennett delights Zimbabwe fans

Ben Stokes hints at a return to his best and Brian Bennett strikes a sparkling century before England make Zimbabwe follow on on the second day at Trent Bridge.

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BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.

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

South African teenager Khosi Dlomo wants to encourage others to take up her little-known equestrian sport of tent pegging.

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Chagos deal paused by last-minute legal action

An agreement to hand over the islands from the UK to Mauritius had been expected to be signed on Thursday.

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UK to sign Chagos deal with Mauritius

The US and UK will maintain a key military base on the island for 99 years, under the multi-billion pound deal.

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South Africans divided on Ramaphosa's mauling by Trump

Right-wing Afrikaners groups celebrated the ambush but others in the Rainbow Nation found it "uncomfortable" to watch.

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

South African teenager Khosi Dlomo wants to encourage others to take up her little-known equestrian sport of tent pegging.

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US judge warns deportations to South Sudan may breach court order

The judge orders the migrants to be kept in US government custody, holding the plane on the tarmac if necessary.

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Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption charge

Augustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.

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Drone attacks raise stakes in new phase of Sudan's civil war

Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.

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Sudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army says

It is the latest sign of victory from the military who have made gains against the RSF since March.

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The 'peacock of Savile Row' on dressing stars for the Met Gala

Ozwald Boateng's four decades of experience was on show at the fashion world's biggest event.

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Do Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer?

Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status?

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BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.

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Kenya's ex-justice minister 'detained' in Tanzania

Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but has been stopped this time ahead of the trial for Lissu.

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Former South Africa winger Hendricks dies aged 37

Former South Africa international Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37 after suffering a heart attack.

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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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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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