Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital
Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president.
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The Wedding Photographer of Darfur
Having fled the besieged city of el-Fasher, photographer decided to turn his lens on more positive aspect of life,…
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'Nothing good was supposed to come out of me'
David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol
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At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say
An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.
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Kenya's Sichenje out for season with knee injury
Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a knee injury.
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Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row
King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.
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Tata Chemicals ordered out of Kenya by president
Kenya's President William Ruto orders India's Tata Chemicals to quit, saying it has failed to benefit the country.
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Kenya's chai lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry
Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.
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Pretorius century gives SA narrow win over Namibia - T20 tri-series scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek.
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Tebogo says late mother 'always there' ahead of emotional return to Budapest
Letsile Tebogo says his late mother is always with him "in spirit" as he prepares to run in Budapest, the city where…
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Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa
At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
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Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses
It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.
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Were Christians the target of the Palm Sunday attack in Nigeria?
Gunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March.
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'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media
More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.
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Wolves announce signing of defender Konan
Wolves announce the signing of Portugal-based defender Ghislain Konan.
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South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby
The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.
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Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.
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Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown
At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to the UN.
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Guinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers
The sweeping reforms come in the wake of last year's coup and ahead of a proposed return to civilian rule.
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'I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chief
The EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.
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South Africa reappoint Mosimane as head coach
Pitso Mosimane is reappointed head coach of South Africa's men's national team, more than 14 years after his first…
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Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.
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Kenya aviation workers call off strike that disrupted flights
The go-slow strike that began on Sunday caused long delays and left passengers stranded.
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South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
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Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.
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Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
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Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan's capital
The military authorities retook control of the city 18 months ago, but the conflict continues elsewhere.
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Nigeria names interim football leadership amid governance concerns
The Nigeria Football Federation names an interim board as the country's President Bola Tinubu weighs in on perceived…
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Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
The court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.
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World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations
Brian Mundubile had been in hiding after disputing the outcome of the recent presidential election.
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Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence'
He says his decision is "a rejection of hate" rather than a rejection of South Africans.
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'Silence is complicity' - top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicides
The killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon.
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Tanzania's VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline and his successor named
Nchimbi announced his resignation earlier this week after reportedly falling out with President Samia.
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'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis
Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.
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Harlequins snap up Zimbabwe winger Sigauke
Harlequins sign Zimbabwe's "real handful" of a winger Edward Sigauke, who will join the club next week.
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