Fire devastates one of Africa's largest clothes markets

Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.

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Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.

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Africa's capoeira kids

Capoeira, a sport mixing martial art and dance, is one of Brazil’s biggest cultural exports. Now a new generation of African children are rediscovering its appeal and African roots.

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Bringing a tyrannical Ethiopian queen and her twins to life

A compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire.

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The remarkable life of Andrée Blouin - Africa's overlooked independence heroine

Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.

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Kenya investigates space junk that fell on village

Experts are trying to figure out how a 500kg metal ring ended up crashing into Kenya.

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Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

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Fire devastates one of Africa's largest clothes markets

Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.

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Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.

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How old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singer

Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.

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Fulham squad 'one big brotherhood', says Iwobi

Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi says the team spirit at Fulham is enabling him to enjoy his "best season" in the Premier League.

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What to look out for in African sport in 2025

Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.

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Ethiopia and Somalia vow to strengthen ties

Somalia says no concessions were made to Ethiopia in the Turkey-brokered deal, but Ethiopia has not commented.

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