I watched helplessly as gunmen snatched my son, says father after Nigerian school kidnapping

The authorities are trying to rescue more than 250 schoolchildren who were abducted by raiders on motorbikes.

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Escalating war of words between Ethiopia and Eritrea triggers fears of conflict

The authorities in landlocked Ethiopia have ratcheted up rhetoric over access to an Eritrean port.

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Guinea-Bissau president flees to Senegal after coup

Sissoco Embaló has arrived in Senegal "safe and sound" on a chartered military plane, authorities say.

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General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup

Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

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Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace

Police search ex-President Chakwera's residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

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South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next year

The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.

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Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president

After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.

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Guinea-Bissau soldiers say they have taken power after reports of president's arrest

The military takeover comes as the West African nation was awaiting the results of Sunday's election.

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India suffer heaviest defeat as SA complete series sweep

South Africa hand India their heaviest defeat by runs to complete a compelling 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati on Wednesday.

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Cameroon's opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety

The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.

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Sri Lanka & Zimbabwe in Pakistan 2025

Fixtures, results and scorecards from Sri Lanka's ODI tour of Pakistan, and the Twenty20 tri-series that follows which also involves Zimbabwe.

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The fallout from Nigeria's spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

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I watched helplessly as gunmen snatched my son, says father after Nigerian school kidnapping

The authorities are trying to rescue more than 250 schoolchildren who were abducted by raiders on motorbikes.

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South African women arming themselves against gender violence

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

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Starmer arrives in South Africa as G20 gathers without Trump

The prime minister is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.

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Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school

The kidnapping comes amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.

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South African women arming themselves against gender violence

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

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How jihadists have brought a nation to a standstill with their fuel blockade

Mali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more.

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Arsenal to end sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda

Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

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Nigerian separatist leader convicted on terrorism charges

Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

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Ethiopia receives historic artefacts held in Germany for 100 years

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

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Which Premier League teams will lose most players to Afcon?

BBC Sport has a look at which Premier League clubs will be most - and least - affected by the Africa Cup of Nations.

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South Africa shock India in low-scoring thriller

South Africa secure their first Test victory in India since 2010 as they triumph in a low-scoring thriller inside three days in Kolkata.

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Christians in Nigeria 'driven from their homes and killed', Nicki Minaj says

The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

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Two schoolgirls escape Nigeria kidnap ordeal, official says

Fight "day and night" to rescue the rest of the missing children, a top general tells soldiers.

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Eswatini confirms receiving $5.1m from the US for accepting deportees

The kingdom acknowledges for the first time it received cash as part of a deal with Trump's administration.

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Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre

TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.

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Dozens die in DR Congo mine after makeshift bridge collapses

The structure fell after panicked miners reportedly fled from military gunfire.

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Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN

"There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

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How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force

The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.

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'The future will take care of itself' - Nketiah on Ghana rumours

As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.

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DR Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace in Qatar

Building on previous deals it covers humanitarian access, the return of displaced people and more.

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US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia

Tens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

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How the US overtook China as Africa's biggest foreign investor

As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries.

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US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries

"They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".

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The ex-president's daughter who faces terror-related charges

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

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South Sudan leader sacks powerful Vice-President Bol Mel

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.

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The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

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Trove of records reveals Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers

Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.

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Four into one - how do African World Cup play-offs work?

As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.

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Sudan capital hit by drone attacks a day after RSF agrees to truce - reports

The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

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Can Trump expel South Africa from the G20?

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

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Protesters storm Nigeria's new art museum

The museum authority has cancelled all preview events leading up to Tuesday's grand opening.

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'One of us': Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

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The ex-president's daughter who faces terror-related charges

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

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US to boycott G20 in South Africa, Trump says

Trump says no US official will be sent to the summit over discredited claims that Afrikaners are being persecuted.

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Kenyan activists missing in Uganda found safe after five weeks

The pair were reportedly bundled into a car by masked men after attending an event to support Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine.

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'Flying' Sarr easing Crystal Palace's Eze loss

Ismaila Sarr shines as Crystal Palace earn first home victory in Europa Conference League this term.

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Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

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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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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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