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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