Dozens die in Ethiopia after lorry with wedding guests falls into river

It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded.

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The YouTubers exploring their family homelands

Three friends, known as the Kids of the Colony, have racked up millions of views on social media.

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Olympic triumphs, cycling glory and Ivorian joy - Africa's year in sport

BBC Sport Africa reviews the continent's top moments in 2024, including historic achievements at the Olympics, Paralympics and the Tour de France.

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Rabada sends SA into Test final with thrilling win

South Africa secure their place in June's World Test Championship final by holding their nerve to beat Pakistan by two wickets on an enthralling fourth day of the first Test in Centurion.

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Stunts, acrobatics, adrenaline - the motorsport putting fans in a spin

Once associated with South African gangsters, spinning has transcended its origins and become a source of hope and entertainment for working class people.

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Zimbabwe v Afghanistan - first Test scorecard

Latest scorecard from the first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in Bulawayo.

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Nigeria's Iwobi plays Santa with his Christmas shop

Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents.

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Olympic triumphs, cycling glory and Ivorian joy - Africa's year in sport

BBC Sport Africa reviews the continent's top moments in 2024, including historic achievements at the Olympics, Paralympics and the Tour de France.

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The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time

For years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands.

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How Tebogo inspired Botswanan's motorcycling triumph

Olympic 200m Letsile Tebogo provided inspiration to help Botswana's Ross Branch win a historic World Rally-Raid Championship title this year.

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Illegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants

A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.

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Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.

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Mozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as president

Venâncio Mondlane has rejected his electoral defeat, as unrest spreads in the southern African state.

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Sudan slides deeper into famine, experts say

Famine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says.

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Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido - French PM

French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.

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On patrol with Kenyan forces inside Haiti's gang warzone

The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

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Soweto's 'Lion King' on his return for Mufasa

Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.

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Carolissen eyes 'bigger picture' for darts in Africa

South Africa's Cameron Carolissen hopes his appearance at the 2025 PDC World Championship can boost darts on the continent despite his first-round exit.

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How a commander's defection led to a massacre in Sudan

Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in Al Sherifa.

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Cyclone Chido kills 94 people in Mozambique

The storm also devastated Mayotte, where one week on, many residents still lack basic necessities.

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