South Africa's firebrand politician banned from entering UK

Opposition politician Julius Malema is "non-conducive to the public good", the Home Office says.

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The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom

Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.

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Family of Zambia's ex-president Lungu halts return of his body

Edgar Lungu's family accuses the government of deviating from the agreed funeral programme.

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What is behind the wave of killings in central Nigeria?

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu orders security officials to bring an end to the killings.

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Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor dies in road crash

Televangelist Gilbert Deya has died in an accident and at least 30 other people are reportedly injured.

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Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools

A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.

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How Trump's Africa strategy may become a double-edged sword

US aid to Africa has been cut and now defence is in Trump's sights - but it may prove more costly.

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Starvation alert as children fill Kenya refugee ward after US aid cuts

A UN official warns that hundreds of thousands in the sprawling camp are "slowly starving".

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South Africa ignore Aussie sledges to go from chokers to champions

South Africa's players show their mettle to ignore sledges from Australia's players as they go from chokers to World Test champions at Lord's.

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South Africa win WTC to land first major title

South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title.

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Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution

The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.

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At least 45 killed in central Nigeria raid

Conflict between nomadic herders and settled farmers over land and resources are common in the region.

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Disbelief as Nigeria urges prayer to end food shortages

The agriculture ministry calls on divine intervention to achieve food security, angering many.

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South Africa win WTC to land first major title

South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title.

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UN tight-lipped on outcome of talks with Congolese rebels

Little detail was released but the UN says the rebels spoke of wanting a peaceful end to the crisis.

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An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

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Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution

The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.

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What will the expanded Club World Cup mean for Africa?

As four African sides prepare for the Club World Cup, BBC Sport Africa looks at what impact the expanded 32-team tournament could have on the continent.

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Stars, stitches and stripes: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Trivia-busting Rabada joins elite Lord's club of two

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada joins an elite Lord's club to increase the number of members to two, thanks to a five-wicket haul in the World Test Championship final.

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