Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport
A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.
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Guinea's president dismisses 173 soldiers, including coup ally, for desertion
It is thought to be part of efforts to consolidate the former coup leader's control.
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China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over 'security risks'
Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
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Ex-head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in jail 12 years after his arrest
His brother tells the BBC his family have not been allowed to see him "in all these years".
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Tanzania's vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move
Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.
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Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks
The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.
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Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
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Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028
Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team…
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Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate
A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.
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What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
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Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
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'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria
Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.
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Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31
A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.
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Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya
An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.
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Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.
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Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
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Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World…
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DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.
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Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.
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Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
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Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss
Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.
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Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections
About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.
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Two Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farm
The overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.
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'We are devastated' - Nigerian villagers bury bodies after overloaded boat capsizes
The overloaded boat was taking people, including many children, to farms to harvest rice.
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Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction
Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.
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Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says
Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders…
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Who replaces Salah as Africa's Premier League king?
Following Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit after nine seasons, who could take the Egyptian King's crown as Africa's…
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Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
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Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigation
The Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine…
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Gold mine hit by deadly landslide in CAR near border with Cameroon
More than 100 people have been killed and rescue efforts are continuing, an official tells the BBC.
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'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her
Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.
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Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka
Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the…
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Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats
Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
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Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.
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Vieira named new Senegal head coach
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.
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Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.
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