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Ghana Cardinal Peter Turkson: It's time to understand homosexuality
Cardinal Peter Turkson is at odds with bishops in his country, who back a harsh anti-gay proposal.
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Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated - minister
The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup.
Categories: Africa
Kenya abortion: Women go to backstreet clinics amid legal ambiguity
An estimated seven Kenyan women die a day after unsafe abortions even though they are legal in some cases.
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Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle 'bandits' in north Nigeria
At least 100 are abducted over an unpaid "tax" the gunmen had imposed on villagers, residents say.
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Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose
Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.
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Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll
President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.
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Khtek: The Moroccan rapper who is grateful to have bi-polar disorder
Khtek, one of Morocco's biggest rappers, talks to the BBC about sexism and mental illness.
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South Africa pulls out of race to host 2027 Women's World Cup
South Africa withdraws its bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2027 to focus on an improved bid for the 2031 tournament.
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Somalia joins East African Community
It is hoped that joining the East African Community will boost economic growth after years of war.
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Oscar Pistorius to be freed on parole in South Africa after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
The Paralympian has been serving a 13-year sentence for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
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Anthony Joshua: Talks held over boxing match in Africa, says Eddie Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn has held talks over an Anthony Joshua fight in Africa which could "revisit" 1974's Rumble in the Jungle.
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Black Thursday: Chad grants amnesty to police who killed over 50 protestors
Human rights groups say more than 300 people were killed in opposition protests in 2022.
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Clemence Mtenga: Tanzanian student killed in Israel was a 'leader' to classmates
Clemence Mtenga should have graduated from university this week - instead his body is being flown home.
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Ansu Keita: Liberia head coach misses World Cup qualifier after death threats
Liberia manager Ansu Keita on how death threats from fans forced him to miss a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
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Mozambique parliament backs move to extend military service to five years
Foreign troops are helping Mozambique tackle a six-year Islamist insurgency in the north.
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Kenya floods: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County
The group was returning home after meeting the First Lady in Nairobi when they were swept away.
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Oscar Pistorius makes new parole bid 10 years after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
The former Paralympian is serving over 13 years for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
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Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 November 2023
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
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Ethiopia drought: Fifty die of hunger in Tigray and Amhara amid aid freeze
The US and UN paused humanitarian aid in the East African country after allegations of theft.
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Eritrea: What next for football after World Cup qualifying withdrawal?
After withdrawing from qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, when will Eritrea next play international football?
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