Three dead after historic Kairouan walls collapse

The stonemasons died while carrying out repairs on the Unesco World Heritage site.

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More than 60 migrants feared drowned off Libya, IOM says

An overcrowded boat is believed to have been swamped by high waves after leaving the city of Zuwara.

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Félix Tshisekedi: The man who vowed to make DR Congo the 'Germany of Africa'

Felix Tshisekedi came to power in 2019 with a huge vision - what has he achieved?

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Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma 'won't vote for ANC'

Jacob Zuma says it would be a betrayal to campaign for Cyril Ramaphosa and has launched a new party.

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Kenya LGBTQ+ : I’m black, I'm gay, I'm a priest

A priest remembers how a queer-affirming church in Kenya changed his life and his calling to priesthood.

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'My parents' interracial marriage caused an international scandal'

Ndinda says her mother smuggled a wedding ring from Nottinghamshire to Kenya by baking it into a cake.

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Moïse Katumbi: Businessman and football boss runs for DR Congo president

Football club owner Moïse Katumbi is one of the Democratic Republic of Congo's richest men.

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Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 December 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Ousmane Sonko: Senegal court boost for opposition leader's election bid

Ousmane Sonko's repeated arrests have sparked deadly unrest in one of West Africa's most stable democracies.

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Joshua Mollel: Tanzania says student killed in Israel by Hamas

It was initially reported that Joshua Mollel had been taken hostage by Hamas, along with a colleague.

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DR Congo election: 'We would vote for peace - if we had a vote'

Ending the rebellion in the east dominates campaigning but fails to impress those fleeing fighting.

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When does Afcon 2023 start? Fixtures, schedule, format, groups and kick-off times

BBC Sport provides a guide to the format, schedule, venues and kick-off times at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, including day-by-day fixtures.

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COP28: Deal agreed at the climate change conference on fossil fuels

With the pledges and commitments made this year, has the summit been a success?

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Victor Osimhen: Nigeria striker's journey from Lagos streets to 'new king of Africa'

How Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen went from humble beginnings in Nigeria to being crowned Africa's Footballer of the Year.

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Zulu king's official crowning by President Rampahosa invalid, court rules

A South African court rules the president failed to comply with the law when recognising the new king.

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Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast to use school children and volunteers to fill stadiums

Ivory Coast will use school children and volunteers to fill some stadiums during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in January.

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Zahara: South African music icon Zahara dies aged 35

Zahara, known for her soulful voice and hit song Loliwe, was once named in a BBC 100 Women list.

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Mthuli Ncube: Zimbabwe shock as finance minister named Africa's best

Mthuli Ncube was named "Best African Finance Minister of the Year" despite the country's economic turmoil.

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Russia and Wagner’s growing influence in the Central African Republic

Moscow continues to foster close relationships with various countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Philip Mpango: Tanzania orders social media crackdown over VP death rumours

Philip Mpango resurfaced on Sunday after not being seen for a month, leading to rumours about his health.

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