'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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