New bodies found near site of Kenya's starvation cult burials

Five bodies have been found in fresh graves near the site of the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".

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Three more species of giraffe than previously thought, scientists say

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

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Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale detained over Lamborghini purchase

US authorities have linked Wale's car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside.

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Sudan's army denies bombing convoy taking aid to famine-hit area

Three of the 16 lorries in the convoy were damaged and caught fire, the WFP says.

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'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

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DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says

Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.

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A family at war and accusations of poisoning leave tycoon's body in limbo for 12 years

After a long and bitter legal battle splitting his family, Harry Roy Veevers is yet to rest in peace.

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Burkina Faso's junta expels top UN official over child rights report

The report about children caught up in the jihadist conflict blamed all sides for violations.

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M23 rebels suspend peace talks with DR Congo government

The group accuses the government of failing to respect a previous ceasefire deal.

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Rescuers in Nigeria search for dozens missing after boat capsizes

Safety regulations are rarely enforced leading to a large number of accidents on the waterways.

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'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

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'Bakoteh Messi' - Minteh's rise from sandy Gambian pitches

Brighton and The Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh says the motivation to change his family's life inspired his football dream.

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A family at war and accusations of poisoning leave tycoon's body in limbo for 12 years

After a long and bitter legal battle splitting his family, Harry Roy Veevers is yet to rest in peace.

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The Africans to watch in 2025-26 Premier League

BBC Sport Africa examines some of the big transfers involving Africans and new arrivals from the continent ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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'Bakoteh Messi' - Minteh's rise from sandy Gambian pitches

Brighton and The Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh says the motivation to change his family's life inspired his football dream.

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South Africa row over army chief's pro-Iran comments

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Gen Rudzani Maphwanya's recent visit to Iran "was ill-advised".

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Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot

The French national is accused of working "on behalf of the French intelligence service" in Mali.

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The Africans to watch in 2025-26 Premier League

BBC Sport Africa examines some of the big transfers involving Africans and new arrivals from the continent ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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Is the world's oldest leader set for an eighth term?

Cameroon's Paul Biya would stay in power until he's 99 if he wins October's election.

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Grammy-winning Afropop star Tems: 'Women are not respected in the industry'

The Nigerian musician details her rise to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.

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