Landmark case finds negligence for Nigerian player's death

A court case which found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of a player is hailed as a "landmark" by global players' union Fifpro.

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'Double patriarchy': doctor has South Africa talking about financial abuse

A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face.

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'My bananas were seized and destroyed' - Malawi-Tanzania trade row escalates

Following the crackdown, some traders have resorted to selling their goods in secret, the BBC hears.

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Nigerian gospel singer's husband sentenced to hang over her death

The family of Osinachi Nwachukwu accused her husband of abusing the popular gospel singer before her death.

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Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé

A BBC investigation identifies members of the security forces who shot dead protesters last June.

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Will the next pope be from Africa?

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

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Ngetich sets 10km world record for women-only race

Agnes Ngetich sets a new 10km world record as she becomes the first woman to run the distance in under 30 minutes in a women-only race.

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'They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters

The BBC exposes the members of the security forces who fired on protesters at Kenya’s parliament last year.

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South Africa will defend sovereignty, ANC chair says as tensions with US grow

The ANC chair's comments come after months of US tension over race relations and land law.

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End conflict to honour Pope, Vatican diplomat tells South Sudan

The Vatican's representative to South Sudan says the Pope's memory should be honoured by seeking peace.

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DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days

The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo.

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'They destroyed our history': How war ravaged Sudan's museums

Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.

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Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent

African Catholics, who are becoming more important in the Church, remember a man who spoke for them.

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Hoops and rhymes boosting Africa's creative economy

The Basketball Africa League is is leveraging the power of entertainment to help grow the game on the continent and boost Africa's creative economy.

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Rwandan beekeeper arrested in US over genocide charges

The 65-year-old suspect is also charged with visa fraud while seeking to become a US citizen in 2013.

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Kipyegon targets first women's sub-four minute mile

Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.

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Zimbabwe wrap up first Test win in four years

Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.

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Zimbabwe wrap up first Test win in four years

Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.

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Suspension of Ghana's chief justice is 'abuse of power', says opposition

This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office.

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Fire, fronds and flax: Africa's top shots

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

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Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

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Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.

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Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.

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Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent

African Catholics, who are becoming more important in the Church, remember a man who spoke for them.

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Actor in film warning of revenge killings shot dead in family feud

A top Somali actor is targeted in a revenge killing shortly after making a film warning about such feuds.

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Sudan's years of war - BBC smuggles in phones to reveal hunger and fear

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

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Diplomatic tensions escalate as Algeria expels French officials

The move is Algeria's biggest expulsion of French consular staff since it gained independence in 1962.

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Chepngetich and Jepchirchir out of London Marathon

World record holder Ruth Chepngetich pulls out of the London Marathon, along with defending champion Peres Jepchirchir.

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'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks

One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.

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The mother and children trapped between two conflicts

Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan.

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US-Somali airstrike as battle rages for key town

Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday after al-Shabab raided the town, saying they had captured it.

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Actor in film warning of revenge killings shot dead in family feud

A top Somali actor is targeted in a revenge killing shortly after making a film warning about such feuds.

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'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'

Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again.

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Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president

Seasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast's main opposition party.

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Fire, fronds and flax: Africa's top shots

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

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Rare footage from Sudanese city under siege

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.

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US-Somali airstrike as battle rages for key town

Heavy fighting broke out on Wednesday after al-Shabab raided the town, saying they had captured it.

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'Perfect marriage goes on - Liverpool and Salah need each other'

Mohamed Salah's decision to sign a new contract shows he and Liverpool cannot live without each other, says chief football writer Phil McNulty

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Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

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US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa found after shoot-out

Three people died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.

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Ghana bans foreigners from trading in its gold market to boost revenue

Foreigners are however allowed to buy gold directly from GoldBod, a new state regulator.

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Nigerians fear savings lost as investment app freezes them out

People share videos of themselves crying, saying that they cannot withdraw their money on CBEX.

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London talks to thrash out 'pathway to peace' for Sudan

The UK is promising an extra $120m (£91m) worth of food and medical assistance.

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Sudan's siege city - BBC smuggles in phones to reveal hunger and fear

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

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Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenya

It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.

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South Africa appoints special envoy to ease US relations

Relations are at an all-time low - South Africa's ambassador to the US was expelled last month.

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Diplomatic tensions escalate as Algeria expels French officials

The move is Algeria's biggest expulsion of French consular staff since it gained independence in 1962.

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Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officials

France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.

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Trump to end protected status for Afghans and Cameroonians

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in both countries no longer merited US protections, a statement says.

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Dozens killed in attacks on famine-hit Sudan camps

One charity says nine workers at one of its clinics died as medical facilities were targeted.

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Tanzania's main opposition party banned from election

The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.

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Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village.

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Nigeria bans airing of song criticising president

On the track Eedris Abdulkareem urges the leader's son to tell his father about everyday hardships.

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Gabon holds its breath as coup mastermind eyes presidency

Saturday's election marks a major test for a coup leader who wants the democratic stamp of approval.

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Why fears are growing of a return of civil war to South Sudan

With the vice-president under arrest there are concerns a political rift could spiral into conflict.

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Egyptian Salah signs new deal with Liverpool

Mohamed Salah is excited Liverpool "have a chance to win other trophies" as he signs a fresh two-year contract.

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Unsecured penguin caused helicopter crash in South Africa

Pilot lost control after bird in cardboard box slid off a passenger's knee and knocked controls, aviation authority finds.

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Controversial school play sparks chaos at Kenya drama competition

The play critical of the government was initially disqualified from the competition under unclear circumstances.

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Sudan accuses UAE of 'complicity in genocide' at world court

Sudan's government alleges that the UAE is arming its civil war opponents, which it denies.

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Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land grabs

This is the first payment under a deal aimed at helping Zimbabwe mend its relations with the West.

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Why Gabon's coup leader is bucking a trend by embracing democracy

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema swaps his uniform for a suit in a bid for electoral success.

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Nigerian governor: We are losing ground against Boko Haram

The jihadist group has recently staged several deadly attacks and even seized control of some districts.

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Three Americans jailed over failed DR Congo coup returned home

Details of the repatriation are not known but it comes amid talks about a mineral deal between the two countries.

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Feasts, frogs and flowers: Africa's top shots

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

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South Sudan says US visa ban caused by mistaken nationality

The government says the man it refused entry to was Congolese, not South Sudanese as the US had said.

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How jeans and diamonds pushed Lesotho to the top of Trump's tariffs list

Only Chinese goods are facing higher US tariffs than exports from Lesotho, which will be charged at 50%.

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Meet the football grannies of Africa

Teams from across the continent, created to boost the health of older women, face off in a tournament.

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Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.

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US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

The African nation is "taking advantage" of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.

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No wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageants

Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

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Feasts, frogs and flowers: Africa's top shots

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

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BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory

Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

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Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing mid-bout

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.

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Libya expels aid groups accused of 'African' population plot

The groups, including the UN refugee agency, are accused of trying to change Libya's "demographic composition".

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Adesina: Africa can't rely on benevolence of others

The African Development Bank president tells the BBC how poverty shaped his world views.

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Is South Africa's coalition government about to fall apart?

The pro-business DA rejects the budget leaving the ANC to rely on other parties to get it passed in parliament.

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Zambia withdraw four US-based players for China trip

Zambia withdraw four US-based players for an upcoming tournament in China because of "travel measures" introduced by Donald Trump's administration.

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South Africa and Nigeria among countries hit by Trump's tariffs

Some of the highest rates will be levied on smaller African countries, with goods from Lesotho facing 50% tariffs.

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Ex-Shell boss tasked with cleaning up Nigeria's oil sector

President Tinubu restructures the NNPC, a company which has long struggled with corruption allegations.

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Niger's military leaders free ministers, but not ousted president

President Mohamed Bazoum has been under house arrest since the 2023 military takeover.

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Death sentence for three Americans over DR Congo coup attempt overturned

The Americans are among 37 people sentenced to death last September by a military court.

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Proteas coach Walter resigns for personal reasons

South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter, who took over in March 2023, resigns citing "personal reasons".

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British-Gambian student targeted by Trump leaves US

Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.

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How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot

Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.

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Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.

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Zambian president warns sleepy ministers against 'indulgence'

Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of "indulgence" and a lack of self-control.

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Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests

Many streets across Zimbabwe remained deserted and empty on the day of a planned protest.

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Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing mid-bout

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.

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Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

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Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

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Somaliland rejects Somalia offer of key port to US

The breakaway republic argues Berbera port and airbase are not Somalia's to give away.

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Guinea's ex-military ruler pardoned over stadium massacre

Moussa Dadis Camara, pardoned on health grounds, was less than a year into a 20-year sentence.

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Under-fire Zimbabwe president names new army chief

It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.

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Egypt submarine sinking: What we know so far

Six people have died after the submarine sank near Hurghada, a popular tourist destination.

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Superfans and spiderman: Africa's top shots

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

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Reporter who sued MP and won $18m hopeful he will pocket the money

But Ghanaian investigative journalist tells the BBC that the message his victory sends is more important.

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French-Algerian writer jailed over Morocco comments

Boualem Sansal, 80, told a far-right news outlet that colonial France gave too much land to Algeria.

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South Sudan VP Machar under house arrest, his party says

Riek Machar and his wife are detained after a convoy of 20 armed vehicles entered his home, his party says.

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South Africa sweat over potential 2026 World Cup sanction

South Africa could face a sanction, including a points deduction, after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

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'Yoh! You're in the OED' – South Africa makes its linguistic mark

The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.

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Rwanda is planning to attack - Burundi president

President Évariste Ndayishimiye says there's "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack Burundi.

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Kenyan police officer goes missing in Haiti gang ambush

The incident comes barely a month after another Kenyan police officer was killed in a confrontation with gang members.

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Harry leaves African charity he co-founded

The Duke of Sussex says he and the prince of Lesotho left Sentebale amid a row between the trustees and the chair of its board.

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Ouattara on football, faith and fasting

Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara says Islam helps him "stay on the right path", as he discusses football, faith and fasting during Ramadan.

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Friend recalls final moments of South African pilot before air show crash

Decorated test pilot James O'Connell was in a "good frame of mind" prior to the crash, the BBC is told.

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Chad condemns Sudan's airport threat as 'declaration of war'

A Sudanese general said Chad's airports were legitimate targets because they were used to supply weapons.

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Ouattara on football, faith and fasting

Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara says Islam helps him "stay on the right path", as he discusses football, faith and fasting during Ramadan.

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Faith comes before football - Ouattara

Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara says Islam helps him "stay on the right path", as he discusses football, faith and fasting.

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'I scarred my six children by using skin-lightening creams'

A mother explains why she - and 77% of the country’s women - have used dangerous creams.

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Six Kenyan police personnel killed in ambush near Somalia

No group has claimed responsibility, but an official said the attack followed a pattern of raids by Islamist militant group al-Shabab.

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Aubameyang dents Kenya's dreams of World Cup spot

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice as Gabon beat Kenya 2-1 to severely dent the East Africans' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup.

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'No regrets' South Africa envoy expelled from US says

Ebrahim Rasool arrives home to a jubilant crowd after being declared unwelcome in the United States.

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Are Nigerians abroad widening the class divide back home?

Some locals find they cannot compete with those holidaying from the diaspora who are nicknamed I Just Got Back.

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Senegal held by Sudan in World Cup qualifying

Sudan hold Senegal to a draw in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and remain top of their group despite civil war continuing in the country.

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Five key moments in the battle for Khartoum

BBC Verify examimes social media footage of the fight for control of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum

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Stoic soldiers and daring drivers: Africa's top shots

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

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The gravedigger 'too busy to sleep' as Khartoum fighting rages

The smell of death lingers over the main cemetery for Sudan's capital as the army advances in the city centre.

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Sudan army recaptures presidential palace after two years of war

It follows days of heavy fighting as the army took control of areas previously held by rival paramilitary force.

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Cameroon held to shock draw by Eswatini in World Cup qualifying

Unfancied Eswatini hold Cameroon to a 0-0 draw in African qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Tunisia continue their unbeaten start.

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Zimbabwean Coventry elected to head Olympic movement

Zimbabwe's sports minister Kirsty Coventry is elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee after a vote in Greece.

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Ethiopia does not want war with Eritrea, says PM

Abiy Ahmed's comments come amid concerns that the neighbours could clash over tensions in Tigray.

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Armed men abduct dozens from a bus in Ethiopia

The incident happened in an area where around 100 students were similarly seized last July.

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DR Congo and Rwanda call for ceasefire in Qatar talks

The meeting comes amid an M23 advance that has seen the rebels seize two cities in eastern DR Congo.

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Preston's Osmajic charged after Hannibal allegations

Preston striker Milutin Osmajic is charged by the Football Association after being accused of racially abusing Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri.

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Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'

Witnesses reveal shocking details into the disappearance of a young South African girl.

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Last-minute deal to protect African penguins from extinction

No-go fishing zones agreed to stop vessels catching sardines and anchovies around breeding grounds.

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Nigeria and Kenya among nations running out of HIV drugs - WHO

The warning comes as Africa begins to feel the impact of a massive review into US aid by Trump.

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'No-one can handle another war' - Tigrayans fear fresh Ethiopian conflict

Residents in Ethiopia's north tell the BBC they are stocking up and taking cash out as tensions deepen.

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Scientists at South African Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault

A spokesperson for the South African government told the BBC there had been an assault at the station.

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What is in store as Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying resumes?

World Cup qualifiers resume after a nine-month hiatus, but what is at stake over the next two rounds and which big names are in danger of missing out?

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South Africa should not be 'bullied' by US in ambassador row, opposition says

The calls come after South Africa's ambassador in Washington was given 72 hours to leave the country.

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'I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me'

Going to school in Ghana was like prison for Londoner Mark Wilberforce, but he feels it kept him from jail.

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: I want my books to be read in Africa

Nigerian-born author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her books are becoming more available across Africa.

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Fire, fairies, and festivities: Africa's top shots

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

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'They killed all these young people' - BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city

The BBC speaks to multiple witnesses who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.

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Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground

At least 17 soldiers from Malawi and South Africa have been killed in DR Congo.

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South Africa in 'unchartered waters' as budget splits coalition government

The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.

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A man called Bombshell fires up Zimbabwe's succession battle

Zimbabwe's leader faces a backlash from key allies over efforts to extend his time in office.

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Motsepe is re-elected unopposed as Caf president

South African Patrice Motsepe is re-elected unopposed as president of the Confederation of African Football with Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o voted on to Caf's executive committee.

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Guirassy's rise from journeyman to Champions League marksman

From injury-hit journeyman to Champions League top scorer - BBC Sport charts the rise of Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy.

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Nigeria 'desperate' to reach 2026 World Cup - Osimhen

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is "desperate" to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a "heartbreaking" failure to reach the last finals in Qatar.

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Thousands celebrate a chief who will only rule for eight years

Well-wishers cross the border from Kenya and flock from Addis Ababa to witness the spectacle.

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Armed Islamists in deadly assault on hotel in Somalia

An explosives-laden vehicle exploded before gunmen entered the hotel, witnesses say.

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Uganda deploys troops to South Sudan - military chief

The soldiers will help South Sudan's president "secure" the capital, Uganda's Gen Kainerugaba says.

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From bakery boy to Man City - the swift rise of Juma Bah

Juma Bah used to collect firewood for his father's bakery in Sierra Leone, but the teenager is now on the books of Manchester City after a meteoric rise.

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Athol Fugard: Death of a great South African playwright

Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, wrote more than 30 plays in a career that spanned seven decades.

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US orders non-emergency staff to leave South Sudan as tensions rise

Tensions between South Sudan's rivals threaten a fragile peace deal that ended a five-year civil war.

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Lesotho - the African nation no-one has heard of' reacts to Trump's comments

The BBC took to the streets of Lesotho's capital to get people's reactions on Trump's comments.

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'Dedicated' Ten Hag planned to be at United 10 years – McCarthy

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy says Erik ten Hag wanted to spend a decade at the club and was an "unbelievable professional".

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'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish'

Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.

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Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay

Newly diagnosed patients may have suffered irreversible damage as a result of not having the drugs.

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'Ineligible' Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa

Football's governing body reverses a decision that had declared Emilio Nsue ineligible to play for Equatorial Guinea, despite being the nation's record goalscorer.

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Three wanted over murder of Scottish man in Kenya

Investigators in Kenya have released images of three men wanted in connection with the killing of Campbell Scott.

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Jabeur wants to 'use platform' to change women's lives

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur explains why she chose to become an ambassador for the World Food Programme and her hopes for International Women's Day.

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Stripes and shades: Africa's top shots

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

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Sudan takes UAE to world court over 'complicity in genocide'

The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt."

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Gabon football coach named by BBC in sexual abuse report banned by Fifa

Patrick Assoumou Eyi has been found guilty of sexually abusing multiple young footballers.

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Injuries as Mozambique police fire on opposition protest

Opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane's team says his current condition is "unknown" after the attack.

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Nigeria's senate president denies sexually harassing colleague

Godswill Akpabio said he had been well raised by his mother and had never harassed anyone.

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Lesotho shocked by Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country'

Lesotho says it is surprised by Trump's comments given its "warm and cordial" relations with the US.

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'You're under arrest' - how Ngamba made history against all odds

In the latest episode of Born to Brawl, Cindy Ngamba shares her incredible story before her first professional fight against Kirstie Bavington.

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The region with more 'terror deaths' than rest of world combined

Africa's Sahel region accounts for more than half of terror-related killings, a new reports says.

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Migrants rescued after several days stranded on oil platform

Thirty-two people were shipwrecked on a rig in the Mediterranean with no food or water, an NGO has said.

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UK will not pay Rwanda more for scrapped migrant deal

Rwanda had asked for additional money it says it is owed after the UK suspended aid to the country.

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'Time for female IOC president' - Coventry eyes historic role

International Olympic Committee presidential candidate Kirsty Coventry says it's time the organisation was led by a woman.

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Gabon junta chief declares bid for presidency

Gen Brice Nguema said he was responding to people's "many appeals" to run for president next month.

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Mother on trial over abduction of six-year-old daughter in South Africa

Joshlin Smith has been missing for over a year after she disappeared outside her home in Saldanha Bay

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West African mission leaves Guinea-Bissau after 'president's threats'

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has not responded to accusations that he threatened to expel the Ecowas team.

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'Stay true to your heart and mind' - Bavuma on mental resilience

South Africa Test and ODI captain Temba Bavuma says possessing the mental strength to ignore doubters has been crucial throughout his cricket career.

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TikTok profiting from sexual livestreams involving children, BBC told

Young women in Kenya tell the BBC they have used TikTok to sell sexual content since they were teenagers.

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DR Congo defies pressure over talks with rebel M23

DR Congo's prime minister tells the BBC her government will not sit down with the militants.

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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of faking genocide suspects video

Rwanda-backed rebels said they captured fighters from a group that took part in the 1994 genocide.

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How royal divorce papers have shaken the Zulu kingdom

Scandal surrounds King Misuzulu's attempts to take a third wife - and to divorce his first one.

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South Africa crush England to progress in Champions Trophy

England's dismal Champions Trophy campaign ends with a sorry seven-wicket defeat by South Africa in Karachi.

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'End of era' for Africa as Namibia buries founding father

Thousands turn out to say farewell to Sam Nujoma who led the struggle against apartheid South Africa.

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Three dead as 'brutal' cyclone sweeps through Reunion

The tropical cyclone left more than 180,000 homes without power and 170,000 without running water.

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US HIV funding cut is 'wake-up call' for S Africa

The US government axes vital HIV/Aids funding, with warnings it could lead to half a million deaths.

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Legends and newborns: Africa's top shots

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

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Son loses case against parents over move to Africa

The 14-year-old from London brought a case against his parents after being sent to school in Ghana.

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No sheep for Eid, king tells Moroccans

Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep.

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'I need help': Freed from Myanmar's scam centres, thousands are now stranded

The camps are unsanitary, food barely sufficient, and many of those being held are in poor health.

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The 'hero' ship fixing Africa's internet blackouts - the BBC goes aboard

The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.

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UK suspension of aid is 'punitive', Rwanda says

The UK says it is halting aid to Rwanda as a result of its support for the M23, a notorious rebel group.

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Africa's growing 'brotherhood' in Saudi Pro League

Saudi Arabia is becoming a more attractive destination for African footballers, according to Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong.

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Sudan military plane crashes in residential area

The Antonov aircraft crashed after take-off from a military base in Omdurman city.

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Spanish city 'adopts' Senegalese migrants who intervened in homophobic attack

Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N'Diaye are given "adopted sons of the city" status in A Coruña.

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Murdered UK businessman's body was found in sack in Kenya

Campbell Scott disappeared from a luxury hotel before being found miles outside Nairobi by a cattle herder.

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Scottish businessman found dead in Kenya

Campbell Scott was attending a conference in Nairobi when he was last seen on 16 February.

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Kenya receives 17 rare antelopes from the US

The mountain bongo, originally from Kenya, is a critically endangered antelope with less than 100 in the wild.

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Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city

The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.

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Lookman says penalty criticism by own coach 'deeply disrespectful'

Atalanta's Ademola Lookman says comments by his coach Gian Piero Gasperini describing him as "one of the worst penalty takers" were "deeply disrespectful".

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The Kenyans saying no to motherhood and yes to sterilisation

A growing number of women are choosing to be sterilised, bucking traditional norms.

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Mali to investigate claims soldiers 'executed' women and children

Tuareg separatists accuse Russian Wagner fighters and Malian soldiers of killing 24 civilians.

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Anger as aid worker dies after DR Congo shooting

Colleagues say Jerry Muhindo Kavali, 49, was kind, committed and "always had a smile on his face".

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South Africa invites Ukraine's Zelensky for state visit

Confirming the invite South Africa's president said there was a need for an inclusive peace process.

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Veteran Ugandan politician charged with treason

The case against Kizza Besigye is now being heard in a civilian rather than military court.

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Rwanda angered by US sanctions over DR Congo violence

Rwanda is facing a backlash for its alleged support of M23 rebels in the neighbouring country.

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Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis

An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.

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South Africa opens G20 talks but US snubs meeting

President Ramaphosa urges multilateralism as US secretary of state boycotts the meeting of foreign ministers.

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Eto'o claims victory in ethics breach case

Lawyers for Samuel Eto'o say the president of Cameroon's FA has won his appeal against a $200,000 fine handed out by the Confederation of African Football.

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First pharaoh's tomb found in Egypt since Tutankhamun's

It is the first royal tomb to be found since King Tutankhaman's over a century ago.

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Pioneering African film-maker Souleymane Cissé dies aged 84

The Malian was the first black African to win a feature film prize at the Cannes Film Festival in France.

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Hat-trick hero Marmoush can ease burden on Haaland

There is not much Erling Haaland has failed to do when it comes to scoring goals since he joined Manchester City, although none of his 11 hat-tricks have come quicker than Omar Marmoush's first for the club.

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Hat-trick hero Marmoush can ease burden on Haaland

There is not much Erling Haaland has failed to do when it comes to scoring goals since he joined Manchester City, although none of his 11 hat-tricks have come quicker than Omar Marmoush's first for the club.

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Burnley's Hannibal accuses Preston's Osmajic of racial abuse

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri accuses Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him during Saturday's Championship match at Deepdale.

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Mauritius ex-PM bailed after 'suitcases of cash' arrest

Pravind Jugnauth was charged with money laundering, which he denies, following a dramatic arrest.

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South Africa police 'hot on heels' of suspects in gay imam killing

The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community, has shocked many.

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Detained Ugandan opposition figure treated in clinic overnight

There are concerns about Kizza Besigye's health as his hunger strike enters a second week.

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Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels

Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport.

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Uganda's Kiplimo runs sub-57 to shatter half marathon record

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shatters the half marathon record at a World Athletics event in Barcelona.

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Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

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Why Uganda's iconic crested crane faces extinction

The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.

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Gunfire and looting in DR Congo city as rebels advance

Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.

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Nigeria angered after military chief denied Canada entry

The chief of defence staff was among those who were prevented from travelling to an official event.

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The 'baby Olympian' and the pregnancy that stunned the world

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez says it is important to tell women "your body can surprise you" after competing at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.

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DR Congo singer killed filming video in conflict city

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his songs critical of all sides in the fighting, died in Goma.

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Piercings and prayers: Africa's top shots

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

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US to have seat at Chagos talks, says Mauritian PM

Navin Ramgoolam says the acceptance of a US presence shows he is willing to find common ground.

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Liberian president suspends hundreds of officials over asset declaration failure

Over 450 officials including ministers are off work without pay for failing to disclose their assets.

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Africans freed from Myanmar's scam centres

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to close scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border.

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Final deal on Russian Red Sea base agreed - Sudan

The status of the naval base deal has been unclear since war broke out in Sudan in 2023.

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F1 'monitors' conflict amid Rwanda grand prix concerns

Formula 1 says it is "closely monitoring" the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the context of Rwanda's bid to host a grand prix.

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US aid pause hits DR Congo humanitarian work - UN

Last year, humanitarian projects in DR Congo received 70% of their funding from the US.

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Sudan fighters accused of storming famine-hit camp

Paramilitaries have been accused of burning a market and homes at a camp for displaced people.

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Sudan army makes huge gains as it seeks to recapture war-torn capital

"Shrapnel and stray ammunition are falling on my neighbourhood," a doctor tells the BBC.

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CAR leader launches meme-coin 'experiment'

President Touadéra says it could "unite people" but many have lost money on similar investments.

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Boss ladies and holy men: Africa's top shots

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

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Johannesburg revival: Bringing hope to one of world's most dangerous cities

Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation.

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'I miss my school': BBC launches programme for children in war zones

The BBC World Service has launched an Arabic edition of its award-winning educational programme Dars.

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Why Trump is on the warpath in Somalia

Militants in the mountains of north-eastern Somalia have become the beating heart of Islamic State in Africa.

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Boss ladies and holy men: Africa's top shots

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

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India thrash South Africa to win U19 T20 World Cup

India win the Under-19 T20 World Cup with a thumping nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final.

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African summit urges immediate DR Congo ceasefire

Leaders from east and southern Africa call on all warring parties - including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - to meet within five days.

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Congo-Brazzaville suspended from international football

Football's world governing body suspends Congo-Brazzaville from internationals because of third-party interference in the affairs of the country's FA.

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Stylish earrings to gold shoes on show at South Africa's biggest political event

A collection of some of the best outfits from the State of the Nation Address.

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Boss ladies and holy men: Africa's top shots

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

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Ugandan rugby international jailed for rape in the UK

Philip Pariyo had represented his country at the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow before disappearing.

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Malawi president orders troops to withdraw from DR Congo

President Lazarus Chakwera says the withdrawal will pave the way for peace negotiations.

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The one-legged 'hopping' sport of balance and endurance

The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.

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Seventeen children burnt to death in Nigeria school fire

The fire is said to have broken out in a nearby house and spread to the school while the children were asleep.

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'Visionary' South African businessman Douw Steyn dies

The insurance magnate was a close friend of Nelson Mandela, who he housed after the statesman's divorce in 1992.

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UK denies it faces paying billions more for Chagos deal

The Mauritian prime minister had said the renegotiated deal linked payments to inflation.

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S Africa church apologises over exposing children to risk from abuser

John Smyth moved to South Africa from Zimbabwe where he abused young people at Christian camps he ran.

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South Africa's president calls Musk to calm Trump land row

President Trump, who Elon Musk advises, has threatened to cut funding over South Africa's land policy.

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Five sentenced to death in Nigeria over 'witchcraft' murder

The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.

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Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak

There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola.

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Ghana football fan stabbed to death during match violence

The next round of league matches have been suspended while the authorities investigate the death.

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Tems sees off Yemi Alade and Burna Boy to win Grammy

Tems is the first Nigerian to win two Grammys after taking the Best Africa Music Performance prize.

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India thrash South Africa to win U19 T20 World Cup

India win the Under-19 T20 World Cup with a thumping nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final.

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Trump threatens to cut funding for South Africa over land policy

President Cyril Ramaphosa last month signed into law a bill aimed at speeding up land reform.

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'People are afraid': BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control

More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma.

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Arsenal, PSG and Bayern urged to end Visit Rwanda deals

DR Congo calls on Arsenal, PSG and Bayern Munich to end their “blood stained” sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the country.

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Shelling at busy Sudanese market 'fills mortuary with bodies'

The attack caused "utter carnage" at a nearby hospital, where dozens sought medical attention.

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Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?

The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

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Trump says he ordered air strikes on Islamic State group in Somalia

Trump says he ordered air strikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia.

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Rival African bids to bring F1 back to the continent

Rwanda and South Africa are launching rival bids to bring F1 racing back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

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Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC

A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over.

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Ghana bring in Schafer as Black Stars technical advisor

Ghana appoint Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Winfried Schafer as director of football and technical advisor for the Black Stars.

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Flags, fists and falls: Africa's top shots

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

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South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war

Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.

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DR Congo president vows 'vigorous' fight to halt M23 rebel advance

DR Congo's leader says the country "will not let itself be humiliated" after rebels seized the city of Goma.

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How a US freeze upended global aid in a matter of days

The State Department says the freeze was the only way to evaluate aid programs and defended the pause.

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Congolese president snubs peace talks over Goma crisis

The announcement comes as M23 rebels tightened their control over Goma city, seizing its airport.

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Zuma's daughter to appear in court over South Africa riots, reports say

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting violence in 2021 following the jailing of her father.

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Outgunning Congo - the evidence that shows Rwanda is backing M23 rebels

Where are rebels causing havoc in eastern DR Congo getting their funding?

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World record signing Girma proud of Ethiopian roots

Who is Naomi Girma? BBC Sport takes a look at five interesting facts about Chelsea's new world record signing.

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Italy's PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect

The investigation comes after Italian authorities freed a Libyan national wanted by the ICC.

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Nigerian extradited to US for alleged sextortion

The 24-year-old was flown to the US accused of child exploitation, which he denies.

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Peace calls mount amid conflict in DR Congo's key city

At least 17 people have reportedly been killed and close to 400 wounded.

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Holders Ivory Coast to face Cameroon at Afcon 2025

The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is made in Morocco where defending champions Ivory Coast will be in the same group as Cameroon

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Watch: Escaped prisoners on the streets of Goma

Footage shows people believed to be escaped prisoners on the streets of Goma, as M23 rebels enter the Congolese city.

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What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?

M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

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Nigerian star 2Baba announces separation from wife

Tuface, also known as 2Baba, is seen as one of the pioneers of Nigeria's vibrant music scene.

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Dam plan busted? World's biggest hydropower project in the balance

The DR Congo is planning to build a massive dam delivering power to millions of people - but it is not easy.

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Thousands flee as rebels close in on key DR Congo city

Explosions and gunshots are reportedly heard in the eastern city of Goma late on Sunday.

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Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring sister's life

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

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Rebels kill 13 foreign peacekeepers in DR Congo

The M23 rebel group has launched an advance on Goma, a city of more than one million people.

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Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'

Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.

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President cuts short Davos trip as DR Congo fighting rages

Conflict in eastern DR Congo's has forced 400,000 people to flee their homes this year alone, the UN says.

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New Nigerian jihadist group declared terrorists

The Lakurawa group has been accused of attacks on top government officials and kidnapping.

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Police chief accused of Mozambique abuses sacked by new president

Bernadino Rafael denies claims he worked with criminal groups to kidnap and kill protesters.

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Shades, sparks and snow: Africa's top shots

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

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Caf says deputy leader faces no action over payments

African football's governing body says Swiss prosecutors will not bring legal charges against its secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.

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Man City sign Egypt forward Marmoush for £59m

Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, the second highest scorer in the Bundesliga this season, has agreed a contract until 2029.

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Coventry aims to challenge 'status quo' at IOC

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry is aiming to become the first female president of the International Olympic Committee.

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Man City accused of encouraging Sierra Leone's Bah to break contract

Real Valladolid accuse Manchester City of encouraging one of their players to break his contract to force through a move to the Premier League club.

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'Every face deserves a smile' - Adeyemi

Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi talks to BBC Sport Africa about his foundation and why he feels impelled to give back to Nigeria.

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Kenya eases travel requirements for nearly all African visitors

Libya and Somalia are excluded from the waiver due to security concerns.

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Olympic history-maker Ngamba to turn professional

Olympic medal winner Cindy Ngamba will make her professional debut in boxing in March.

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'A living hell': Sudanese women face rape and abuse in Libya

The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.

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Italy arrests top Libyan policeman over alleged war crimes - reports

Italian police were acting on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, reports say.

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The Nigerian pastors who went to US for Trump inauguration

The visits of William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey underscores Trump's connection with evangelism.

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Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town

The taking of the town by the M23 puts its fighters within 40km of the key city of Goma.

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Mozambique at a crossroads as new president sworn in

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

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The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

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Medics under siege: 'We took this photo, fearing it would be our last'

El-Fasher's last functioning hospital records 28 deaths in the last month after being targeted by shells.

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Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.

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Tearful Jabeur overcomes breathing problems to win

Former world number two Ons Jabeur in tears on court as she struggles with breathing difficulties during her third-round Australian Open victory.

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'I never thought I could play ice hockey in Kenya'

East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.

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New suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania kills eight - WHO

The UN health agency says the risk of the virus spreading in the region is "high".

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Kenyan minister alleges intelligence agency behind his son's abduction

Justin Muturi says his son was freed following President William Ruto's intervention.

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Red Sea dive-boat survivors accuse authorities of cover up

The group say their official witness statements were translated into Arabic by a boat company employee.

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Song named Central African Republic head coach

Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.

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Rescuers pull six more bodies from South Africa mine

Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.

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Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

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The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

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Dead bodies seen in videos from South African mine

The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year.

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Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

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Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

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'I have been saved': Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later

She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

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Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

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Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city from rebels

The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.

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Is it a bomb? Is it a plane crash? No, it's space junk landing

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

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The Premier League star who became a golf pro

Former Premier League and Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is now a golf professional with ambitions to boost the sport in his homeland.

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Revellers, swords and balloons: Africa's top shots

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

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Beninese army suffers 'hard blow' in border attack

The strike took place on one of Benin's most well-equipped military positions in the north, authorities say.

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Gun-wearing leader sparks concern at Ghana inauguration

Burkina Faso's Capt Ibrahim Traore had a holstered pistol in what some saw a security breach.

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Mozambique tense as opposition leader returns from exile

Venâncio Mondlane is greeted by supporters as police try to prevent people reaching the airport.

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Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Chelle as new coach

Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles, tasking the 47-year-old with earning qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

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Legendary South African singer Winnie Khumalo dies aged 51

The Afropop singer began her musical career in the 1980s and also appeared in popular TV series.

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'She's my life': A mother's mission to help Nigerians with cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is believed to be one of the most common neurological disorders in Nigeria.

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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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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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Chebet smashes own women's 5km world record

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes the women's 5km world record to set a time of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona.

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Remembering African sport's notable deaths in 2024

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.

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Dozens die in Ethiopia after lorry with wedding guests falls into river

It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded.

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