Lost in translation - How Africa is trying to close the AI language gap

A new dataset with African languages should improve access to AI for millions on the continent.

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What is at stake in Malawi's elections?

Two political rivals go head-to-head once again in the hotly contested 16 September poll.

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South Africa beat England to take ODI series

England's poor form in white-ball cricket continues as they are beaten by South Africa to lose the second one-day international and the series with a game to spare.

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'I fear for my sons': Mother awaits DNA results on remains linked to Kenya's starvation cult

Carolyne Odour's two young sons went missing with their father - a follower of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie.

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Rise of local coaches shows change in African football

African national sides are increasingly backing homegrown coaches - or showing faith in bosses from elsewhere on the continent. But will this trend continue?

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Dozens die after boat hits tree stump in Nigeria

The overloaded boat was carrying passengers including children when it hit a submerged tree stump.

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The death of 'soul of South African storytelling' sparks grief and anger

Actress Nandi Nyembe's final months were marked by money problems that threatened to overshadow her career.

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South Africa give England brutal reality check

England are bundled out for just 131 as South Africa hand out bruising reality check to new captain Harry Brook.

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'A bullet went through my skull': Tanzania abduction survivor

Activist Edgar Mwakabela describes his ordeal after he says he was kidnapped and shot by suspected state agents.

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‘I survived South Africa’s horrific building fire, now I live in fear after being shot’

The deadly fire was called a "wake-up call" but ex-residents now live in dangerous temporary shelters.

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Ghanaian chief justice Gertrude Torkornoo removed from office

She is Ghana's first sitting chief justice to be investigated and dismissed.

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Body seen in secret Libyan mortuary could solve mystery of vanished religious leader

Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.

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South Africa claim historic quarter-final spot

South Africa are through to their first Women's World Cup quarter-final thanks to a thrilling 29-24 win over Italy in Pool D.

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A pregnant woman's diary of escape from war zone: 'I prayed the baby wouldn't come'

Gun-wielding drivers, extortion and breakdowns, as couple flee new front line in Sudan's conflict.

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Mob burns Nigerian woman to death for alleged blasphemy

Police have condemned the killing as "jungle justice" vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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What is at stake in Malawi's elections?

Two political rivals go head-to-head for the third time in the hotly contested 16 September poll.

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Your fast fashion could end up as this beach trash in Ghana

Ghana has been described as the fashion industry’s dumping ground.

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Posers and paddling pools: Africa's top shots

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

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A pregnant woman's diary of escape from war zone: 'I prayed the baby wouldn't come'

Gun-wielding drivers, extortion and breakdowns, as couple flee new front line in Sudan's conflict.

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The US teenagers wowed by African prom dresses

"I felt like a Disney princess," says a prom goer about her dress, one of many custom-made in Nigeria.

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