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'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil

Mon, 11/11/2024 - 04:50
With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.
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Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town

Tue, 05/11/2024 - 00:44
The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.
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Mpox - what we know... and what we don't

Fri, 25/10/2024 - 11:53
How much do we really understand about the virus formerly known as monkeypox?
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'My farm was destroyed by drought then floods - I am confused'

Thu, 17/10/2024 - 16:45
Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.
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BBC reporter: They ransacked my home and left my town in ruins

Wed, 16/10/2024 - 01:31
The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.
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'A humanitarian at his core'

Thu, 03/10/2024 - 19:49
DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.
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The Paralympic table tennis love story

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 08:28
Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.
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Whoops, blooms and blue moons: Africa's top shots

Fri, 23/08/2024 - 02:28
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
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World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 19:49
A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905.
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Leverkusen's Boniface resets after 'crazy' season

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 19:46
Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is eager to help Bayer Leverkusen reach new heights after going unbeaten to win a domestic double last season.
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'I never thought someone like me could become Miss South Africa'

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 18:18
Mia le Roux is the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa.
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South Africa's 'favourite teacher' dies aged 85

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 15:59
William Smith, hailed for being a maths and science education innovator, has died aged 85.
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Kenya offers cash reward for escaped serial killer suspect

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 13:18
The man, accused of killing 42 women, escaped from a police station, allegedly with inside help.
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Who benefits from Lesotho’s ‘white gold’?

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 03:27
While Lesotho sells water to South Africa some near a huge dam have to use an unreliable spring.
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How worried should we be about mpox?

Thu, 22/08/2024 - 03:23
As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat.
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Contaminated maize sparks fear in Zambia after 400 dogs die

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 17:55
Humans could be at risk following the discovery of contaminated maize batches, health minister says.
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Andersson and Renard in talks to take Nigeria job

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 10:59
Nigeria are narrowing down their options in the hunt for a new manager, with Herve Renard still a contender to replace Finidi George.
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Husnah Kukundakwe: I hope others will feel courage to join in

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 08:20
Husnah Kukundakwe made history at the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the youngest competitor, age 14. Now the Ugandan Para-swimmer is aiming to become her nation's first female Paralympic medallist.
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Panicked African workers prevented from leaving Lebanon

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 02:00
Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.
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'My BMX ambition is to give women a voice'

Tue, 20/08/2024 - 10:37
Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.
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