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Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening

Fri, 04/07/2025 - 10:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
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Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa's top shots

Fri, 04/07/2025 - 08:26
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
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Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Thu, 03/07/2025 - 18:09
Africa's "premier diva" has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry.
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Ethiopia has finished building mega-dam on Nile, PM says

Thu, 03/07/2025 - 17:45
The dam on the Blue Nile has caused major tensions with Egypt and Sudan, and raised fears of war.
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Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces

Thu, 03/07/2025 - 15:22
The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.
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Tanzanian PM to step down in surprise move

Thu, 03/07/2025 - 15:20
His unexpected withdrawal has sparked speculation of a power struggle within the ruling party.
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How Wafcon 2024 will be 'a dream' for underdogs Botswana

Thu, 03/07/2025 - 11:00
Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.
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South Africa's political marriage of convenience avoids divorce - just

Thu, 03/07/2025 - 08:28
One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.
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How 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West Africa

Wed, 02/07/2025 - 18:20
Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.
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Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

Wed, 02/07/2025 - 17:01
A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.
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'Everyone wants this title back' - Nigeria eye 10th Wafcon win

Wed, 02/07/2025 - 11:07
Nigeria travel to Morocco bidding for a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, having last lifted the trophy in 2018.
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'I lost a baby and then rescued a child dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war'

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 06:01
A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.
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'Women's football did not used to be given attention'

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 12:09
Kawtar Bentaleb, a goalkeeper for top-flight club FUS Rabat, says staging the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will boost the women's game in Morocco.
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Morocco eyes next step to become football superpower

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 11:38
As Morocco hosts a second successive Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals, the kingdom continues towards its target of becoming a football superpower.
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Queen of Katwe's gambit still in play for Uganda's slum chess players

Sun, 29/06/2025 - 09:11
A famous chess club is still producing champions, but faces a daily struggle to survive.
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Pretorius becomes SA's youngest Test centurion

Sat, 28/06/2025 - 20:05
Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes the youngest centurion in South African Test history as he makes a brilliant 153 on debut at the age of 19 years and 93 days.
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DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with scepticism in rebel-held city

Sat, 28/06/2025 - 18:13
Critics of the agreement have questioned whether it is thorough enough and will be able to bring peace.
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Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024 finals

Sat, 28/06/2025 - 11:26
Find out the format, fixtures, kick-off times, venues and favourites for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.
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'I tell my children not to play so we save money on soap'

Sat, 28/06/2025 - 04:40
High inflation and a cost-of-living crisis means many Malawians, like Suzanna Kathumba, face tough choices.
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DR Congo-Rwanda ceasefire deal still faces many challenges

Sat, 28/06/2025 - 02:03
It is unclear if the dozens of armed groups in eastern DRC will accept a ceasefire.
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