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Rival forces seize mayor's office in key Ethiopian town amid fears of new conflict

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 09:02
A power struggle within Tigray's ruling party raises the prospect of a resumption of civil war.
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'They killed all these young people' - BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city

Fri, 14/03/2025 - 01:44
The BBC speaks to multiple witnesses who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.
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Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 18:58
At least 17 soldiers from Malawi and South Africa have been killed in DR Congo.
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South Africa in 'uncharted waters' as budget splits coalition government

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 09:34
The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.
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A man called Bombshell fires up Zimbabwe's succession battle

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 02:16
Zimbabwe's leader faces a backlash from key allies over efforts to extend his time in office.
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Guirassy's rise from journeyman to Champions League marksman

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 21:01
From injury-hit journeyman to Champions League goal machine - BBC Sport charts the rise of Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy.
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Nigeria 'desperate' to reach 2026 World Cup - Osimhen

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 08:38
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is "desperate" to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a "heartbreaking" failure to reach the last finals in Qatar.
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Is Trump mulling a minerals deal with conflict-hit DR Congo?

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 01:46
Endowed with minerals but losing ground to rebels, the Congolese government wants to boost security.
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Thousands celebrate a chief who will only rule for eight years

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 01:21
Well-wishers cross the border from Kenya and flock from Addis Ababa to witness the spectacle.
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Lesotho - the 'African nation no-one has heard of' reacts to Trump's comments

Sun, 09/03/2025 - 11:38
The BBC took to the streets of Lesotho's capital to get people's reactions on Trump's comments.
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'Dedicated' Ten Hag planned to be at United 10 years – McCarthy

Sun, 09/03/2025 - 09:46
Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy says Erik ten Hag wanted to spend a decade at the club and was an "unbelievable professional".
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'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish in Uganda'

Sun, 09/03/2025 - 04:59
Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.
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'Ineligible' Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 18:05
Football's governing body reverses a decision that had declared Emilio Nsue ineligible to play for Equatorial Guinea, despite being the nation's record goalscorer.
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Jabeur wants to 'use platform' to change women's lives

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 10:04
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur explains why she chose to become an ambassador for the World Food Programme and her hopes for International Women's Day.
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Stripes and shades: Africa's top shots

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 09:01
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
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Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of'

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 19:46
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.
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Cyclists 'felt safe' in Rwanda despite security concerns

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 19:00
Cyclists, organisers and fans tell the BBC there were no security issues on the Tour du Rwanda, despite fighting across the border in DR Congo.
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Nigerian deportees: 'All we insist on is that they are returned with dignity'

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 15:25
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar speaks to the BBC about the deportation of Nigerians from the US.
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'You're under arrest' - how Ngamba made history against all odds

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 08:40
In the latest episode of Born to Brawl, Cindy Ngamba shares her incredible story before her first professional fight against Kirstie Bavington.
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The region with more 'terror deaths' than rest of world combined

Wed, 05/03/2025 - 06:51
Africa's Sahel region accounts for more than half of terror-related killings, a new reports says.
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