Africa Live: Snakes used to terrorise Nigeria kidnap victims

Some victims are taken to snake-infested areas to make them raise ransoms - and more.

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African hero Nyerere honoured by new statue

African leaders pay tribute to Tanzania's founding father as a statue to him is unveiled in Ethiopia.

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Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign.

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Conjoined twins given days to live are proving world wrong

Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born.

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South Africa cricket great Procter dies aged 77

Former South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77, his family say.

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West Africa’s Michelin-starred cuisine wows London

African fine dining is often overlooked, but now restaurants are getting their just deserts.

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AU chief urges more action on Africa instability

War in Sudan and instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo are priorities for the bloc's summit.

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Thousands march in Senegal demanding election date

Protesters say the vote must go ahead after President Macky Sall's bid to delay it was overturned in court.

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Will Africa Union ban the export of donkey meat?

The quest to stop the slaughter of working donkeys, as demand grows for a traditional remedy made from their skin.

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Senegal election delay ruled unlawful

The Constitutional Court annuls President Macky Sall's decree moving this month's vote to December.

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Seychelles drops opposition leader's witchcraft case

Patrick Herminie, who wants to run for the presidency, says the case was politically motivated.

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Ivory Coast and Nigeria climb in world rankings

Africa Cup of Nations winners Ivory Coast climb 10 places in the Fifa world rankings, while runners-up Nigeria move up to 28th.

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South African troops killed in DR Congo attack

These are the nation's first fatalities since a recent deployment to support the Congolese army.

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The religion that shaped Bob Marley's hair

As a new film about the reggae star's life comes out, here's all you need to know about his Rastafarian faith.

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Kundananji's path to breaking women's transfer record

How Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji became the most expensive women's footballer in history after moving to NWSL club Bay FC.

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Nigerians turn to rice that's normally thrown away

"Afafata" rice is usually discarded but rising prices mean many northern families are now eating it.

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Cash and villas for footballers after Africa triumph

Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents.

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Pregnant woman among dozens massacred in Ethiopia

At least 45 civilians were killed in door-to-door raids by Ethiopian troops last month, a rights body says.

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The winners and losers from memorable Afcon finals

BBC Sport Africa takes a look at the winners and losers from Afcon 2023, including VAR technology and Mohamed Salah's misery.

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How Nigerians console themselves after Afcon heartbreak

Nigerians are finding ways to get over the heartbreak of losing the Africa Cup of Nations final.

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