Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist

Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba.

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Mayotte: 'It feels like nuclear war aftermath' after cyclone, residents say

Rescuers comb through the debris in the French Indian Ocean territory hit by the worst storm in 90 years.

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Watch: Cyclone Chido batters Mayotte leaving heavy damage

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

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'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base

BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

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West African military states promise visa-free travel to rival bloc

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger say they will allow free movement, as regional bloc meets to discuss their withdrawal.

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At least 11 dead after cyclone hits Mayotte

There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido.

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Could new super highway lure military regimes back into the West African fold?

The road from Abidjan to Lagos could breathe new life into West Africa's regional bloc, Ecowas.

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Rwanda President Kagame announces F1 race bid

Rwanda is bidding to host a Formula 1 grand prix, the country's President Paul Kagame says.

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Adingra or Lookman? Rank African POTY contenders

The men's and women's African Footballer of the Year will be crowned on Monday - but who do you think should win each award?

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Springbok's fly-half Pollard unsure of Leicester future

Two-time World Cup winner Handre Pollard says he is unsure about his future at Leicester, but adds he is relishing playing under Michael Cheika.

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Ethiopia and Somalia agree to end bitter Somaliland port feud

Ethiopia's deal to build a port in Somaliland had infuriated Somalia, prompting fears of wider conflict.

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Badenoch stands by Nigeria comments after criticism

Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima has accused the Tory leader of denigrating her country of origin.

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Sierra Leone girl, 11, rescued in Med after three days clinging to tyre tubes

The girl from Sierra Leone said all the 44 migrants on board had died in the storms and high waves.

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Dozens of Ghana president-elect's supporters arrested in post-poll chaos

Supporters of John Mahama allegedly attacked some state institutions and looted properties.

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Keita leaves Werder Bremen to join Ferencvaros

Guinea midfielder Naby Keita will leave Werder Bremen to join Hungarian club Ferencvaros on loan in January.

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Ben Curran in Zimbabwe squad for Afghanistan series

Ben Curran, the brother of England internationals Sam and Tom, is named in Zimbabwe's squad for their one-day international series against Afghanistan.

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South Africa beat Sri Lanka to boost WTC final hopes

South Africa move a step closer to the World Test Championship final with a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in Gqeberha.

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French court finds author guilty of downplaying Rwandan genocide

Charles Onana said to suggest the killings were planned was "one of the biggest scams" of the last century.

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UK sanctions Kenyan businessman over illicit gold trade

Pattni has been accused of smuggling gold and exploiting natural resources in Africa for decades.

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Ghana results set to confirm opposition election victory

Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumi has accepted defeat and congratulated former President John Mahama on his victory.

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Verstappen to do FIA work in Rwanda after swearing

Max Verstappen will do an activity with junior competitors in Rwanda as his "work of public interest" for swearing at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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Jubilant Ghanaians celebrate election results

Supporters of John Mahama have been celebrating after Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat.

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Ghana vice-president accepts election defeat

Although the ruling party candidate has conceded, no official results have been declared.

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Gold, prices, and jobs: What's at stake in Ghana's elections?

In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.

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How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.

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Vote counting begins in Ghana as new president awaits

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

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More than 150 people rescued from abandoned gold mine

The final man to emerge from the disused shaft blew a whistle as he was received by army officers.

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The deadly dig for Ghana's gold

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

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Breaking African football's menstrual health 'taboo'

Hopes that more discussion of menstrual health can boost the development of women's football in Africa and provide support to players.

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Huge hats and saffron strands: Africa's top shots

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

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Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status

Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.

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Ugandan fan shot dead in Arsenal-Manchester United match row

Witnesses said the celebration by Arsenal fans angered the security guard.

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Housemate convicted of horrific murder of Kenyan LGBT activist

The body of Edwin Chiloba was found dumped in a box last year, sparking global condemnation.

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South Africa beat England in ODI series opener

England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.

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Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo

Authorities say those infected have symptoms including headaches, fever and a runny nose.

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Niger junta takes control of French uranium mine

Since the coup last year, the junta has been trying to reduce French influence in the country.

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Statue of Russia's Wagner founder Prigozhin unveiled in Central Africa

The new monument "is part of the bilateral relationship" between CAR and Russia, officials say.

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135 killed in football stadium crush, Guinea rights groups say

Estimate based on information from hospital, cemeteries, families, witnesses and other sources.

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Bastos breaks new ground for Africa in Copa Libertadores

After Angola's Bastos became the first African to win the Copa Libertadores, could his triumph with Botafogo open more doors for footballers from the continent?

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Biden 'proud' to be in Angola for unprecedented visit

The US is backing a new train link to boost trade, seen as an effort to counter China's influence.

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Hundreds of Nigerian homes seized in huge anti-graft case

The anti-graft agency says they belonged to an ex-top government official but has not revealed who.

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Cambridge finds 350,000 African artefacts in storage

The vast majority are in stores and they range from Maasai armlets and dodo skeletons to fossils.

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Has Morocco's Igamane announced himself as Rangers' main man?

With his two-goal performance against Nice, has Hamza Igamane pushed himself to the front of the queue to start up front for Rangers?

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Dozens killed in crush at Guinea football match - reports

Guinea's PM Oury Bah says the government is working to restore calm after the crowd stampede.

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Tanzania opposition youth leader abducted from bus station

Abdul Nondo's reported kidnapping follows the abduction and killing of another opposition figure in September.

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More than 50 dead and dozens missing after Nigeria boat sinks

This is the latest incident on the country's inland waterways where regulations are rarely enforced.

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Namibia opposition refuses to recognise poll result

Presidential candidate Panduleni Itula alleges electoral malpractice after voting was extended.

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'They threw her body into the ocean' - woman dies on boat headed for French island

Woman's body thrown overboard after boat abandoned by people smugglers in the Indian Ocean.

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Power cut hits Zimbabwe's parliament after budget speech

Zimbabwe's parliament was plunged into darkness after the finance minister's budget speech.

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‘My son is a drug addict, please help’ - the actor breaking a Zambian taboo

Owas Mwape posted on Facebook about his son's drug addiction - and then met up with him for a BBC interview.

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Powder, puppets and ponies: Africa's top shots

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

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Liberia's notorious rebel-turned-senator Johnson dies

Prince Johnson oversaw the torture and killing of the then-president but was later elected to the senate.

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Houses swept away in Uganda landslide after heavy rainfall

At least 13 bodies have been found but officials fear the true number of dead is much higher.

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England punish sloppy Proteas to seal T20 series

England equal their third-highest score in women's T20 internationals to cruise to victory against South Africa and seal the three-match series with a game to spare.

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UK plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal

The UK foreign secretary dismisses criticism of the agreement as "politicking" before elections.

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Nowhere else on Earth are so many children fleeing war

The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.

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Diver describes 'complex operation' to find Egypt boat survivors

An Egyptian diver tells the BBC those he rescued were trapped in their cabins 12m below the surface.

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Tanzanian incoming WHO Africa director dies at 55

Faustine Ndugulile was elected WHO African director months ago and was due to take over from February.

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Namibians vote as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule

Swapo's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking to become the country's first female president.

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New Mauritius PM has reservations about UK's Chagos deal

Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in power for a fortnight, spoke after meeting British envoy Jonathan Powell.

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Five survivors found day after Red Sea tourist boat sinking

Seven people remain unaccounted for after a tourist boat sank on Monday after leaving the Egyptian port of Marsa Alam.

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Kenya's openness ranking worsens despite visa-free policy

An AU-backed report says new rules mean the country has made things harder for most African visitors.

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Zambia's Banda voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year

Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda is voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year.

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Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader?

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the candidate for the dominant Swapo party but its popularity has waned.

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Life begins at 40? Africa's legendary veteran footballers

Sierra Leone’s Kei Kamara recently made a return to international football at the age of 40, but who are the other African stars who have played on into their fifth decade?

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All out for seven - Ivory Coast set men's T20I record

Ivory Coast record the lowest total in men's T20I history as they are bowled out for seven runs against Nigeria.

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South African anti-apartheid writer Breytenbach dies

The anti-apartheid critic spent seven years in prison for opposing the white minority regime.

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At least 24 dead after two boats capsize off coast of Madagascar

The boats were carrying mostly Somali nationals, authorities said.

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Burning old TVs to survive: The toxic trade in electrical waste

People around the world are extracting valuable materials from e-waste despite huge health risks.

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Sudan in danger of becoming a failed state, aid chief warns

Sudan is disintegrating after more than 18 months of civil war, aid chief Jan Egeland warns

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'We knew Christmas before you' - the Band Aid fallout

Forty years on, the Band Aid song continues to generate debate about the way it presents Africa.

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TP Mazembe win African Women's Champions League in upset

TP Mazembe win the African Women’s Champions League for the first time as the Ravens beat Moroccan side AS FAR 1-0 in El Jadida.

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Ex-Super Falcon says Fifa putting money 'over humanity'

As the latest COP climate summit ends, two Nigeria internationals say footballers can play a leading role in combating climate change.

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Leicester winger Fatawu out for rest of the season

Leicester City manager Steve Cooper says winger Abdul Fatawu will miss the rest of the season after suffering a "serious" knee injury playing for Ghana.

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Montjane grateful for support after mother's death

South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane says the backing she received following the death of her mother in July was crucial in her return to elite wheelchair tennis.

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Fugitive Zambian MP arrested in Zimbabwe - minister

He is said to have escaped through a hospital a window in August.

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Mali junta chief fires prime minister after criticism

The prime minister had criticised the junta's lack of clarity in the transition to democratic rule.

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False alarm over DR Congo hero's golden tooth

The mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo's independence hero, was vandalised sparking alarm over his tooth.

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Jihadist police chief of Timbuktu jailed for war crimes

Prosecutors say he led a "reign of terror" after the city was overrun by an al-Qaeda-linked group in 2012.

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'Bigger cause' of civil war drives Sudan's Afcon dream

Abobaker Eisa says the "bigger cause" of the Sudanese civil war has been a motivating factor in their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Pop stars and pop art: Africa's top shots

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

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Sudan seal Afcon 2025 spot as Benin also go through

Sudan's footballers defy their country's civil war to clinch a remarkable qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Benin also progressing.

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The people making the case for tourists to visit Africa

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

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India seal T20 series victory over South Africa

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma hit unbeaten centuries to lead India to a 135-run thrashing of South Africa in Johannesburg and a 3-1 T20 series victory.

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The people making the case for tourists to visit Africa

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

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The courageous father in jail for 23 years

What's it like to be the child of the world's longest detained journalist? Dawit Isaak's daughter speaks to the BBC.

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Police blockade on South African miners lifted

A court says emergency workers must be allowed to enter a mine where hundreds are thought to be without food and water.

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Why a sex tape leak could actually be a ploy for power in Equatorial Guinea

Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant in Equatorial Guinea have flooded social media, shocking people in the country.

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Kolisi returns for South Africa against England

World champions South Africa make 12 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series match with England at Allianz Stadium.

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The people making the case for tourists to visit Africa

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

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South Africa football head Jordaan arrested on fraud charges

South African FA president Danny Jordaan is alleged to have used the organisation's resources for personal gain between 2014 and 2018.

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Could an election revolutionise African rugby?

Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and tap into new markets.

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Springboks aim to have 'two best teams in the world'

World champions South Africa are aiming to have "the two best teams in the world", according to centre Andre Esterhuizen.

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South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections

What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?

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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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Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town

The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.

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Mauritius prime minister accepts 'huge defeat' in election

"The population has decided to choose another team," says Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.

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'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil

With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.

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Lee smashes WBBL record 150 in Hurricanes win

Lizelle Lee sets a new record for the highest individual score in the Women's Big Bash League with 150 not out for Hobart Hurricanes.

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Putin offers African countries Russia’s ‘total support’

The comments were delivered at a gathering of foreign ministers as the Kremlin continues to woo Africa.

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