Nigerian woman smuggled baby into UK using fake birth story

A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents.

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Why Trump invited five African leaders to the White House

The presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal hope to be offered "incredible" deals.

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Rampant South Africa crush Italy 45-0 despite early red card

Reigning world champions South Africa make light work of an early red card for forward Jasper Wiese to thump Italy 45-0 in Gqeberha.

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Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82

The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.

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Watch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language

Trump told Boakai he speaks "such good English", asking where he went to school.

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Mother mourns 'beautiful' 12-year-old shot while watching TV during Kenya protests

A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.

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Wafcon return provides 'hope' in eastern DR Congo

Residents of eastern DR Congo say the country's appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations provides hope at a time of conflict.

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Nigeria has 'enough problems' and can't take deportees from US, minister says

Nigeria cannot accept Venezuelans because "we already have over 230 million people," says the foreign minister.

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Lara said I should have broken his record - Mulder

West Indies great Brian Lara tells South Africa's Wiaan Mulder he should have tried to overhaul his Test record of 400 not out instead of declaring.

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How Wafcon 2024 will be 'a dream' for underdogs Botswana

Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.

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The US helped successfully tackle Aids - now cuts put that at risk

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

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The US helped successfully tackle Aids - now cuts put that at risk

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

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Why 'pan-Africanist' influencers pushed rumours of a coup

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

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Senegal brush DR Congo aside at Wafcon

Mama Diop and Ngeunar Ndiaye both score twice as Senegal comfortably beat DR Congo 4-0 at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

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Chebet & Kipyegon break world records in Oregon

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet break world records at the Eugene Diamond League meeting.

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South Africa's political marriage of convenience avoids divorce - just

One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.

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Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces

The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.

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Morocco 'showed fight' to claim draw in Wafcon opener

Morocco forward Sakina Ouzraoui says the hosts showed spirit to claim a late draw in the opening match of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.

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