'My mother’s body was left by smugglers in the desert'

Those escaping Sudan’s conflict have been turning to people smugglers, with deadly consequences.

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Dozens die after bus falls off bridge in Mali

Malians and citizens from other regions in West Africa are said to be among the victims.

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Italian family seized by jihadists in Mali freed

A Jehovah's Witness couple and their son are released following their abduction in May 2022.

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Rhino poaching on the rise in South Africa

Nearly 500 were killed in 2023 with hunters moving away from previous poaching hotspots.

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Why Nigeria's economy is in such a mess

Nigeria is experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, leading to nationwide protests.

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Dozens killed during prayers at Burkina Faso mosque

The authorities say it happened on the same day that churchgoers were killed during morning mass.

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Mauritius blocks cruise ship over cholera fears

Some passengers are believed to have developed mild symptoms of stomach illness during a trip to South Africa.

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Africa Live: Africa's largest mosque opens in Algeria

The massive mosque is spread across 70 acres and can hold up to 120,000 worshippers - and more.

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At least 15 dead in Burkina Faso church attack

It the latest atrocity in the country to be attributed to Islamist militants.

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Surge in patriotism as Namibia president laid to rest

A huge crowd attends Hage Geingob's funeral following his death at the age of 82 from cancer.

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SA's ANC pitches for votes as majority threatened

President Ramaphosa says the government "will do better" as other parties eat away at its support.

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France expels 'radical' Tunisian imam for flag slur

Immigration reforms have made it easier for the French government to forcibly remove foreign residents.

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Senegal's president agrees to step down in April

Macky Sall's attempt to postpone the elections has thrown Senegal into political turmoil.

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Thousands mourn marathon star destined for greatness

People pay their respects at the funeral of world record holder Kelvin Kiptum who died at 24.

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Trumpets, turtles and talons: Africa's top shots

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

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Ghana's Black Queens wait on unpaid bonuses

Ghana's women's football team will be paid the bonuses they are due before Friday's Olympic Games qualifier, an official confirms.

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South Africa's parliament impeaches top judge

This historic move will see John Hlophe removed as the leading judge in Western Cape province.

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Cyber-attack hits Malawi's immigration service

President Lazarus Chakwera says the government will not give in to the hackers' ransom demand.

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Libyan government says militias to leave Tripoli

Armed groups controlling the capital for years have struck a deal to quit, after a series of deadly clashes.

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The sacrifices key to Kenya's late marathon legend

Kelvin Kiptum is to be buried in his village in Kenyan where his family remember what made him special.

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