Rhino horns turned radioactive to fight poachers in South Africa

The scheme is the latest innovation in decades of work aiming to protect South Africa’s rhinos.

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Destination: Africa - Is it legal for US to deport foreign criminals to the continent?

Two African nations have taken criminals from other countries deported from the US.

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Destination: Africa - Is it legal for US to deport foreign criminals to the continent?

Two African nations have taken criminals from other countries deported from the US.

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'I felt an unspoken pressure to smile' - Kenyan women in the workplace

Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?

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Mali charges ex-PM with undermining the state over post on X

Moussa Mara expressed solidarity with opposition figures held after political parties were dissolved.

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Barcelona agree shirt sponsorship deal with war-torn DR Congo

Despite criticism, the Congolese government says the deal with raise the profile of the country.

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Le Court makes history in Tour de France Femmes

Kim le Court becomes the first African to win a stage at the Tour de France Femmes as she claims stage five on Wednesday.

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Kenya's sweeping alcohol control plans spark anger

The plans include a ban on the sale of alcohol in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.

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Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy

Hansie Cronje's story, re-examined in Sport's Strangest Crimes on BBC Sounds, is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

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Nigeria's victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each

Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.

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Tanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenyan backlash

They are barred from areas like mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining and curio shops.

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Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade

England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.

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Furious protests at move to cement Togo ruling family's grip on power after 58 years

Faure Gnassingbé may no longer be president but he still pulls the strings - and no longer has to face elections.

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Wafcon winner will stay in my heart forever - Echegini

Jennifer Echegini says her Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning goal for Nigeria against Morocco is one she will keep in her heart forever.

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'How will we survive?' Lesotho factory that made Trump golf shirts hit hard by US tariffs

The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.

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Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages even after ransom paid

They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.

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Artist explores the toxic mining legacy of Zambia's 'black mountains'

A major exhibition about the dangerous lives of the boys and young men who scour slag heaps in search of copper.

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Oil-rich Sudanese region becomes new focus of war between army and rival forces

Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.

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'Greatest in 100 years': Ghana mourns music legend Daddy Lumba

President Mahama leads the tributes, saying "his enduring legacy will echo through the ages".

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Wafcon winner will stay in my heart forever - Echegini

Jennifer Echegini says her Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning goal for Nigeria against Morocco is one she will keep in her heart forever.

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