Is this tiny Mauritian island a confidential spy station?

India has built a 3km-long runway on Agalega and no-one has fully explained why, angering residents.

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'You don’t have to be the strongest' - is arm wrestling on the rise?

Arm wrestling is trying to shed its reputation as a bar sport. Could its inclusion at the African Games could help it enter the mainstream?

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Nigeria offers free Caesareans to poorer women

The lack of access to C-sections is seen as a reason behind Nigeria's high maternal mortality rate.

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No plans to expand African Women's Champions League

Financial limitations mean there are no immediate plans to change the format of the eight-team Women's Champions League in Africa.

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Simon 'not worried' about Nigeria's 2026 World Cup hopes

Winger Moses Simon remains optimistic that Nigeria have the quality to recover from a poor start to qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

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William announces Earthshot winners in Cape Town

Fifteen finalists, from countries including Kenya, Indonesia, the UK and Nepal, were competing for a £1 million Earthshot Awards prize.

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Uproar in Ghana after president unveils his own statue

The statue is to honour development initiatives overseen by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.

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Why 'humble' Osimhen is thriving at Galatasaray

Galatasaray assistant manager Ismael Garcia Gomez admits even they were taken by surprise when the opportunity arose to sign Victor Osimhen on loan from Napoli.

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William takes on illegal wildlife trade in Cape Town speech

Prince William warns that wildlife crime has "ripple effects" that are "profound for us all".

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South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique over poll unrest

Travellers are advised to avoid the Lebombo border crossing until the situation is stabilised.

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Equatorial Guinea VP warns against office sex after viral videos

Vice-President Teodoro Obiang Mangue says that anyone found having sex at work will be suspended.

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Zimbabwe bans police from using mobile phones while on duty

All officers are required to surrender their phones to supervisors while at work under the new policy.

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Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria

Will the new generation of Nigerian politicians deliver the change in attitudes that many had hoped for?

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Nigerian children who collapsed in court released

President Bola Tinubu orders the boys be freed following public outcry over their detention conditions.

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Ghana's Semenyo motivated by trial rejections

Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo says repeated rejections as a teenager left him more motivated to forge a career in football.

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Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

Speaking in Nigeria, the UK foreign secretary said he wanted Britain to develop relations with Africa.

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South Africa police force 540 illegal miners from abandoned shaft

The miners were left starving and dehydrated after security forces cut off their access to food and water.

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Lightning kills 14 at Uganda refugee camp

All those killed at Palabek Refugee Settlement were children, an official tells local media.

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Africans at the cutting edge of interior design

Two UK-based Africans tell the BBC how they are digging deep into their culture to change home decor.

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William returns to 'special place' Africa for prize awards

The awards event in South Africa will have emotional connections for the Prince of Wales.

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Living with Nigeria's blackouts - six weeks, no power

Large parts of Nigeria are experiencing power outages due to problems with the country's grid.

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‘People thought cheerleading was impossible in Rwanda’

Meet Rwanda's first cheerleading squad, known as the Pom Pom Girls.

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Gender 'should not be a barrier’ to coaching men

Jackline Juma, the first female head coach of a men's team in Kenya's top division, says "gender should not be a barrier" in football.

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Fashion killers and pumpkin assassins: Africa's top shots

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

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Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power

President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party loses parliamentary majority in a shock defeat, early poll results show.

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Kenya court paves way for new deputy president

The impeached deputy president wanted to prevent the swearing in as he appeals against his removal.

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S Africa footballer surrenders to police after fatal crash

Shaun Mogaila allegedly fled the scene of the accident which killed a nine-year-old girl.

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France jails ex-doctor for 27 years in Rwandan genocide trial

Eugène Rwamucyo was found guilty of complicity in genocide and complicity in crimes against humanity.

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The Rumble in the Jungle - 50 years on

BBC Sport speaks to those who witnessed the epic heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire.

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Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study

Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.

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Libya to appeal over Afcon sanctions linked to Nigeria boycott

Libya will "go to the highest levels of litigation" to challenge sanctions imposed on them after Nigeria boycotted an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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South Africa government split over Ukraine visa deal

Critics see the announced deal as an affront to South Africa's long relationship with Russia.

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Rabada takes 300th Test wicket - how does he compare?

South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada has taken his 300th Test wicket - and here's how he compares to other all-time greats.

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Mpox - what we know... and what we don't

How much do we really understand about the virus formerly known as monkeypox?

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Kenyan activist detained after raid by 'masked' group

Boniface Mwangi is being held at a police station after being taken from his home, his wife says.

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Blue skies and bitter tears: Africa's top shots

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

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Ballon d'Or nominee Lookman hunts for greatness

Ademola Lookman says he is "never satisfied" despite his performances for Nigeria and Atalanta earning him a nomination for the Ballon d'Or.

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Ballon d'Or nominee Lookman hunts for greatness

Ademola Lookman says he is "never satisfied" despite his performances for Nigeria and Atalanta earning him a nomination for the Ballon d'Or.

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Why the King can't say 'sorry' for slavery

Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.

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Time has come for reparations dialogue, Commonwealth heads agree

Commonwealth leaders agree to "meaningful conversation" on the issue, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda.

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'You can't show weakness' - why African leaders maintain secrecy around their health

There is a long history of African leaders hiding or lying about their health to keep rivals at bay.

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Zimbabwe set new T20 world record in Gambia win

Zimbabwe set a world record for the highest team score in a men's international T20, scoring 344 runs against The Gambia.

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Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on reparatory justice

Leaders are preparing to agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade.

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All aboard the sparkling railway breaking new ground for East Africa

An electric fast train now links the capital to the country's commercial hub Dar es Salaam.

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Zimbabwe set new T20 world record in Gambia win

Zimbabwe set a world record for the highest team score in a men's international T20, scoring 344 runs against The Gambia.

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South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

National rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel were one of South Africa's most loved couples.

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Rabada takes 300th Test wicket - how does he compare?

South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada has taken his 300th Test wicket - and here's how he compares to other all-time greats.

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Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa's top shots

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

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Emotional Ngannou stops Ferreira in first round on MMA return

An emotional Francis Ngannou marks his return to MMA with a first-round stoppage of Renan Ferreira at the PFL Super Fights event in Riyadh.

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The man lined up to be Kenya's next deputy president

Ex-law professor and Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki has been a loyal ally to President Ruto.

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Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort

The World Health Organization says the disease "that plagued pharaohs" now belongs to Egypt's history.

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Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa's top shots

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

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Is Africa the next frontier for esports and pro gaming?

Esports is on the rise in Africa, led by a tech-savvy youthful population and female pioneers, and life as a professional gamer is now possible.

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Risk-taker Ngannou is changing landscape of combat sports

Just 22 months after leaving the UFC, Francis Ngannou returns to MMA as one of the biggest combat sports stars in the world when he faces Renan Ferreira in the PFL in Riyadh on Saturday.

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Libya criticises Nigeria amid Afcon qualifier boycott

Libya's football federation criticises its Nigerian counterpart after the Super Eagles boycott Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

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Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa's top shots

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

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Kenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospital

In a dramatic day in parliament, senators vote to oust Rigathi Gachagua following his impeachment.

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Tributes paid to former Zambia coach Poulsen

Former Zambia boss Roald Poulsen holds a "special place" in the hearts of fans after helping rebuild the squad after a 1993 plane crash.

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'My farm was destroyed by drought then floods - I am confused'

Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

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Kenyan senators to vote on deputy president's impeachment

Rigathi Gachagua faces 11 charges including corruption and inciting ethnic divisions.

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Their struggle is my struggle - Kolisi on backing women's game

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says male players have both a moral duty and a personal interest in growing the women's game.

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South Africa beat Bangladesh but face nervous wait

South Africa clinch a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh but now face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals.

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Mane strikes to secure Senegal's spot at Afcon 2025

Sadio Mane scores an injury-time winner to secure Senegal's qualification for Afcon 2025, while DR Congo also book their place in Morocco.

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Libya criticises Nigeria amid Afcon qualifier boycott

Libya's football federation criticises its Nigerian counterpart after the Super Eagles decide to boycott Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier.

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Zambian star among Women's Footballer of the Year nominees

Vote now for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024, with the winner announced on 26 November.

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Sophie hears of sexual exploitation of refugees

The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Chad and hears the experiences of women who have escaped violence in Sudan.

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African nations race to put satellites in space

Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.

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The stats and shoes behind Chepngetich's amazing marathon world record

How the Kenyan took a step beyond what was thought by knocking almost two minutes off the previous best in Chicago.

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Nigeria set to boycott Afcon qualifier in Libya

Nigeria’s players say they will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being left stranded at an airport.

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England's batting improves in crucial win over SA

Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt guide England to an impressive seven-wicket win over South Africa at the Women's T20 World Cup.

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South Africa beat Bangladesh but face nervous wait

South Africa clinch a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh but now face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals.

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Their struggle is my struggle - Kolisi on backing women's game

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says male players have both a moral duty and a personal interest in growing the women's game.

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Kenya's president makes urgent cash call for Haiti mission

The police mission to help deal with the gangs could run out of money, President Ruto says.

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Ramaphosa won't be charged over farm theft scandal - SA prosecutor

South Africa's president faced questions after $4m in cash was stolen from a sofa on his farm.

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Oil, toil and ink: Africa's top shots

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

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Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement 'axis against Ethiopia'

The leaders of the three nations, which all have tensions with Ethiopia, agree to greater co-operation.

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The brothers breaking freestyle football world records

Meet Victor and Confidence Kipo, the young Nigerian siblings doing the trick when it comes to freestyle football.

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Cameroon insists president is well despite long absence

Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen in public for weeks, stoking speculation about his health.

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‘I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant’

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.

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Joy, fashion fluff and chocolate stuff: Africa's top shots

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

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The brothers breaking freestyle football world records

Meet Victor and Confidence Kipo, the young Nigerian siblings doing the trick when it comes to freestyle football.

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Kenyan MPs to vote on deputy president's impeachment

Rigathi Gachagua, 59, denies accusations of corruption and practising ethnically divisive politics.

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England's batting improves in crucial win over SA

Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt guide England to an impressive seven-wicket win over South Africa at the Women's T20 World Cup.

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‘I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant’

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.

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Ethiopia president replaced after falling out with PM

Sahle-Work Zewde was the country's first female head of state - a largely ceremonial position.

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Former junior world 800m champion Bett dies aged 26

Kenya's Kipyegon Bett, a former junior world champion over 800m, has died aged 26 following a short illness, with his sister blaming alcohol abuse and depression.

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Author to go on trial in France for downplaying Rwanda genocide

French-Cameroonian writer Charles Onana faces trial in Paris over a controversial book about the killings.

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Three arrested in South Africa over massacre of 18 relatives

Police say a fourth suspect in connection to the mass shooting will be arrested soon.

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South Africa cruise to statement World Cup win over Windies

Last year's finalists South Africa start their T20 World Cup campaign with an impressive 10-wicket win over West Indies.

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Maldives to seek bailout from India despite strained ties

Mohamed Muizzu is expected to seek a bailout worth hundreds of millions of dollars during his India visit.

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Tunisia's president seeks new term with one candidate in jail

President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

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Fresh faces in Mozambique's poll as independence era leaders bow out

A watershed poll will see a shift at the top with a new era of post-colonial leaders vying for power.

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Serial rapist in South Africa gets 42 life sentences

A court hears that Nkosinathi Phakathi, who mostly targeted children, is sentenced to multiple life terms.

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WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis

Lack of testing and delays in getting the results have made curbing the virus's spread harder.

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Joy, fashion fluff and chocolate stuff: 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’s president sacks his powerful spy chief

Gen Akol Koor Kuc has been moved to become governor of Warrup State, where insecurity is rife.

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UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.

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South African gospel legend Solly Moholo dies aged 65

The award-winning music icon fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month, his management says.

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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?

The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.

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