'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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