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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