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BBC News - Africa
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South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive

Thu, 16/05/2024 - 18:52
It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court.

Algerian man found alive in cellar after 26 years

Thu, 16/05/2024 - 17:43
Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner.

Algerian man found alive in cellar after 26 years

Thu, 16/05/2024 - 17:43
Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner.

Worshippers locked in Nigeria mosque and set on fire

Thu, 16/05/2024 - 14:40
A suspected arsonist sprays a mosque with petrol and sets it on fire over a family dispute, police say.

Worshippers locked in Nigeria mosque and set on fire

Thu, 16/05/2024 - 09:52
A suspected arsonist sprays a mosque with petrol and sets it on fire over a family dispute, police say.

Man from Ghana told he is not British after 42 years in UK

Thu, 16/05/2024 - 06:02
Nelson Shardey now faces a 10-year wait for "settlement" and a bill running into thousands of pounds.

Man from Ghana told he is not British after 42 years in UK

Thu, 16/05/2024 - 06:02
Nelson Shardey now faces a 10-year wait for "settlement" and a bill running into thousands of pounds.

The race to raise blood money to save a Kenyan man from execution

Thu, 16/05/2024 - 00:56
A mother's desperate attempts to save her son who is on death row in Saudi Arabia.

The race to raise blood money to halt an execution

Thu, 16/05/2024 - 00:56
A Kenyan mother's desperate attempts to save her son who is on death row in Saudi Arabia.

Why South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 18:33
President Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.

Why South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 18:33
President Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.

Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 17:34
The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 41 million years ago and later spread to other countries.

Swiss court jails Gambia ex-minister for crimes against humanity

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 12:34
Ousman Sonko is convicted of crimes including killing and torture committed in The Gambia.

Swiss court jails Gambia ex-minister for crimes against humanity

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 12:34
Ousman Sonko is convicted of crimes including killing and torture committed in The Gambia.

The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgency

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 00:12
Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says.

The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgency

Wed, 15/05/2024 - 00:12
Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says.

Africa's internet vulnerability and how to fix it

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 15:58
The internet outage in East Africa highlights the fragility of the continent's online connections.

Africa's internet vulnerability and how to fix it

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 15:58
The internet outage in East Africa highlights the fragility of the continent's online connections.

Stevie Wonder gains Ghanaian citizenship

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 15:15
The American music icon has long been an admirer of the west African country.

Stevie on the Wonder of becoming a Ghanaian citizen

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 14:28
After a decades-long love affair with Ghana, the US musical icon is granted citizenship.