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More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo jailbreak, UN says

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 19:24
As M23 rebels entered Goma and the city was plunged into chaos, female prisoners were attacked, the UN says.
Categories: Africa

Seventeen children burnt to death in Nigeria school fire

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 19:03
The fire is said to have broken out in a nearby house and spread to the school while the children were asleep.
Categories: Africa

The one-legged 'hopping' sport of balance and endurance

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:53
The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.
Categories: Africa

The one-legged 'hopping' sport of balance and endurance

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:53
The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.
Categories: Africa

UK denies it faces paying billions more for Chagos deal

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 10:52
The Mauritian prime minister had said the renegotiated deal linked payments to inflation.
Categories: Africa

'Visionary' South African businessman Douw Steyn dies

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 10:28
The insurance magnate was a close friend of Nelson Mandela, who he housed after the statesman's divorce in 1992.
Categories: Africa

Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 01:00
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.
Categories: Africa

Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 01:00
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.
Categories: Africa

Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 01:00
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.
Categories: Africa

South Africa church apologises over exposing children to risk from abuser

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 15:59
John Smyth moved to South Africa from Zimbabwe where he abused young people at Christian camps he ran.
Categories: Africa

South Africa's president calls Musk to calm Trump land row

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 15:32
President Trump, who Elon Musk advises, has threatened to cut funding over South Africa's land policy.
Categories: Africa

Five sentenced to death in Nigeria over 'witchcraft' murder

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 12:36
The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.
Categories: Africa

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak

Tue, 02/04/2025 - 10:28
There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola.
Categories: Africa

Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for 'humanitarian reasons'

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 22:24
The rebels say they will not seize any further territory but will protect their positions.
Categories: Africa

Ghana football fan stabbed to death during match violence

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 15:20
The next round of league matches have been suspended while the authorities investigate the death.
Categories: Africa

Ghana football fan stabbed to death during match violence

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 15:20
The next round of league matches have been suspended while the authorities investigate the death.
Categories: Africa

Trump threatens to cut funding for South Africa over land policy

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 13:50
South Africa last month passed a law allowing the seizure of land under certain circumstances.
Categories: Africa

Tems sees off Yemi Alade and Burna Boy to win Grammy

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 12:35
Tems is the first Nigerian to win two Grammys after taking the Best Africa Music Performance prize.
Categories: Africa

'People are afraid': BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 01:28
More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma.
Categories: Africa

'People are afraid': BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control

Mon, 02/03/2025 - 01:28
More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma.
Categories: Africa

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