Fresh faces in Mozambique's poll as independence era leaders bow out

A watershed poll will see a shift at the top with a new era of post-colonial leaders vying for power.

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Serial rapist in South Africa gets 42 life sentences

A court hears that Nkosinathi Phakathi, who mostly targeted children, is sentenced to multiple life terms.

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WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis

Lack of testing and delays in getting the results have made curbing the virus's spread harder.

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Joy, fashion fluff and chocolate stuff: 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’s president sacks his powerful spy chief

Gen Akol Koor Kuc has been moved to become governor of Warrup State, where insecurity is rife.

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UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.

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South African gospel legend Solly Moholo dies aged 65

The award-winning music icon fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month, his management says.

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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?

The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.

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Sudan army vows to fight on despite peace efforts

Fresh diplomatic attempts to negotiate a cessation of hostilities have failed to make progress.

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Dozens dead, 61 missing as two boats sink off Djibouti

The boats sank just 150 metres (492 feet) from a Djibouti beach, authorities say.

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Uproar as Kenyan activist in court over cyber-crime

Young lawyer David Morara Kebaso has attracted a huge following for exposing alleged corruption.

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Nigeria president pleads for 'patience' amid tough economy

Bola Tinubu says his controversial reforms are bearing fruit as protesters take to the streets.

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Africans in Lebanon: ‘Everyone is nervous on campus’

Africans studying in Beirut are having to weigh up whether or not they should leave the country.

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How Kenya's president has fallen out with his deputy

Lawmakers are threatening to oust the deputy president after accusing him of undermining the government.

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Ethiopian runners complete Berlin Marathon double

Ethiopia's Milkesa Mengesha wins the men's Berlin Marathon as compatriot Tigist Ketema claims victory in the women's race.

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How Arsenal became synonymous with black identity

Premier League club Arsenal has forged a deep connection with black culture and identity which goes far beyond sport.

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What I found on the secretive tropical island they don't want you to see

BBC reporter gains access to the remote ocean territory despite UK and US attempts to stop her.

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Marburg virus outbreak kills six in Rwanda

Most of the victims are healthcare workers in the intensive care unit, the health minister says.

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South Africa win first Rugby Championship since 2019

South Africa hammer Argentina in Nelspruit to win the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019.

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France's Mr Africa spills the beans on secret cash

Long a confidant of French and African leaders, Robert Bourgi lifts the lid on post-colonial relations.

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