Eleven dead and dozens missing in two shipwrecks

At least 60 people, including 26 children, are thought to be missing, Médecins Sans Frontières says.

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Mourners killed by car in Malawi VP's funeral convoy

Saulos Chilima is being buried in his home village later, after being killed in a plane crash last week.

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Greek coastguard threw African migrants overboard to their deaths, witnesses say

More than 40 people are alleged to have died as a result of Greek coastguard actions, BBC analysis reveals.

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Zuma's MK party to join South Africa's opposition alliance

MK says it will lead the resistance to the "unholy alliance" of the ANC and the Democratic Alliance.

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Muted Eid celebrations for millions of Nigerian Muslims

The economic crisis means millions of Nigerian Muslims will not be celebrating Eid al-Adha as normal.

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South Africa survive Nepal scare as NZ thrash Uganda

South Africa beat Nepal by one run in last-ball thriller, while New Zealand bowl Uganda out for 40 to claim first win at T20 World Cup.

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How a Kenyan farmer became a champion of climate change denial

A Kenyan farmer has caught the eye of climate change deniers worldwide. But what is driving him?

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Kenyan magistrate dies after courtroom shooting by policeman

The chief justice says security protocols in court are being reviewed after Thursday's incident.

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ANC and DA agree on S Africa unity government

The African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance will put aside their decades-long rivalry to work together.

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Why South Sudan fans sang Sudan's national anthem

Civil war in Sudan rages on but the country's footballers got unexpected support during a match in neighbouring South Sudan.

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UN Security Council demands end to Sudan's city siege

The council urges the rival forces to allow civilians to move to safer areas within and outside El Fashir.

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Daring dives and winter walks: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

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Families plea to free South Africans jailed in Equatorial Guinea

They say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

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Afcon 2025 qualifying draw set for 4 July

The qualifying group draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, to be hosted by Morocco, will be held in Johannesburg on 4 July.

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Kenyan policeman shoots magistrate in open court

The officer is said to have been angered by a court ruling against his wife.

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British duo arrested after $6m of cocaine seized at Ghana airport

Ghana is a significant transit point for illegal drug trafficking to Europe and the United States.

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Nigeria's President Tinubu falls over during ceremony

Bola Tinubu is fine despite falling over as he boards a vehicle during Democracy Day events, an aide says.

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Namibia exit World Cup after heavy defeat to Australia

Australia secure their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s as they hammer Namibia by nine wickets with 14 overs to spare.

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The Malawi vice-president who was plucked from business

Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.

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Malawi VP's plane found with no survivors, president says

The plane was flying in bad weather when it disappeared from airport radars on Monday.

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