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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