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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The YouTubers exploring their family homelands

Three friends, known as the Kids of the Colony, have racked up millions of views on social media.

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Olympic triumphs, cycling glory and Ivorian joy - Africa's year in sport

BBC Sport Africa reviews the continent's top moments in 2024, including historic achievements at the Olympics, Paralympics and the Tour de France.

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Rabada sends SA into Test final with thrilling win

South Africa secure their place in June's World Test Championship final by holding their nerve to beat Pakistan by two wickets on an enthralling fourth day of the first Test in Centurion.

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Stunts, acrobatics, adrenaline - the motorsport putting fans in a spin

Once associated with South African gangsters, spinning has transcended its origins and become a source of hope and entertainment for working class people.

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Zimbabwe v Afghanistan - first Test scorecard

Latest scorecard from the first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in Bulawayo.

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Nigeria's Iwobi plays Santa with his Christmas shop

Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents.

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Olympic triumphs, cycling glory and Ivorian joy - Africa's year in sport

BBC Sport Africa reviews the continent's top moments in 2024, including historic achievements at the Olympics, Paralympics and the Tour de France.

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The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time

For years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands.

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How Tebogo inspired Botswanan's motorcycling triumph

Olympic 200m Letsile Tebogo provided inspiration to help Botswana's Ross Branch win a historic World Rally-Raid Championship title this year.

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Illegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants

A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.

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Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.

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Mozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as president

Venâncio Mondlane has rejected his electoral defeat, as unrest spreads in the southern African state.

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Sudan slides deeper into famine, experts say

Famine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says.

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Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido - French PM

French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.

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On patrol with Kenyan forces inside Haiti's gang warzone

The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

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Soweto's 'Lion King' on his return for Mufasa

Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.

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Carolissen eyes 'bigger picture' for darts in Africa

South Africa's Cameron Carolissen hopes his appearance at the 2025 PDC World Championship can boost darts on the continent despite his first-round exit.

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How a commander's defection led to a massacre in Sudan

Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in Al Sherifa.

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Cyclone Chido kills 94 people in Mozambique

The storm also devastated Mayotte, where one week on, many residents still lack basic necessities.

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Another deadly crush in Nigeria at event offering free food

In the third such incident this week, at least 22 people were killed in a rush for free food at a charity event.

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Somali piracy 2.0 - the BBC meets the new robbers of the high seas

Two fishermen tell the BBC why they have decided to become pirates in search of big ransoms.

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Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

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'Traumatised' Rohr wants Libya sanctioned

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr claims it is "dangerous and unsafe" for international football matches to be played in Libya.

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The student who blew whistle on Kenya airport controversy

Nelson Amenya is hailed as a hero in Kenya after sharing details of a plan to lease the main airport.

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Rolling hills are now barren: BBC sees destruction in cyclone-hit Mayotte

Thousands are still missing after the cyclone hit the territory, with residents facing shortages of food and water.

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Macron lands in cyclone-hit Mayotte bringing food and health aid

Rescuers race to find missing people and survivors in the French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido.

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Influential ex-defence minister jailed for corruption in Guinea

He was also ordered to pay a $58.5m (£46m) fine, and his bank accounts and property have been seized.

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Ghana's Supreme Court dismisses challenges to anti-LGBT bill

The new bill includes a three-year prison sentence on anyone who identifies as LGBT.

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Tens of thousands without water in Mayotte as curfew brought in

Rescuers race to find missing people and survivors in the French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido.

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Nigerian man promised pardon after 10 years on death row for stealing hens

The sentencing sparked an outcry in Nigeria - his family have been campaigning for his release ever since.

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SA all out for 64 as England secure dominant Test win

England win their first women's Test since 2014 with a crushing 286-run victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein.

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How Lookman went from 'failure' to Africa's best

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman encourages the youth of Africa to "turn pain to power" after being named as the continent's best player.

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Dozens in Mozambique killed by 'intense' cyclone

The Mozambican authorities have called Chido "one of the most intense storms ever recorded".

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DR Congo accuses Apple of using conflict minerals

The tech giant says it works hard to mitigate risks and make sure its supply chain is clean.

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Sensitive data leaked after Namibia ransomware hack

Stolen files are said to include personal data belonging to ministries and top government officials.

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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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