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BBC News - Africa
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US star John Legend defends playing Rwanda concert during war

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 14:59
'We shouldn't punish people when we disagree with their leaders', he told the BBC.

Kenya receives 17 rare antelopes from the US

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 14:14
The mountain bongo, originally from Kenya, is a critically endangered antelope with less than 100 in the wild.

Is Salah set for greatest individual Premier League season?

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 13:38
With Mohamed Salah top of the Premier League goal and assists charts this season, BBC Sport looks at how he compares to other great strikers and what records he could break.

Kenyan police officer killed confronting gang members in Haiti

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 11:46
The officer is the first casualty suffered by the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support mission.

Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 10:18
The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.

The Kenyans saying no to motherhood and yes to sterilisation

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 01:31
A growing number of women are choosing to be sterilised, bucking traditional norms.

The Kenyans saying no to motherhood and yes to sterilisation

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 01:31
A growing number of women are choosing to be sterilised, bucking traditional norms.

The Kenyans saying no to motherhood and yes to sterilisation

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 01:31
A growing number of women are choosing to be sterilised, bucking traditional norms.

Mali to investigate claims soldiers 'executed' women and children

Sat, 22/02/2025 - 19:10
Tuareg separatists accuse Russian Wagner fighters and Malian soldiers of killing 24 civilians.

Mali to investigate claims soldiers 'executed' women and children

Sat, 22/02/2025 - 19:10
Tuareg separatists accuse Russian Wagner fighters and Malian soldiers of killing 24 civilians.

Anger as aid worker dies after DR Congo shooting

Sat, 22/02/2025 - 11:51
Colleagues say Jerry Muhindo Kavali, 49, was kind, committed and "always had a smile on his face".

How DR Congo's Tutsis become foreigners in their own country

Sat, 22/02/2025 - 01:16
What is it like to be a Congolese Tutsi - the people for whom the M23 rebels say they are fighting?

How DR Congo's Tutsis become foreigners in their own country

Sat, 22/02/2025 - 01:16
What is it like to be a Congolese Tutsi - the people for whom the M23 rebels say they are fighting?

Links to Rwanda fuel discrimination against DR Congo's Tutsis

Sat, 22/02/2025 - 01:16
What is it like to be an ethnic Tutsi in DR Congo - the people for whom the M23 rebels say they are fighting?

Nigeria ex-military leader for first time admits regret over cancelled poll

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 13:05
Ibrahim Babangida's annulment triggered a political crisis in 1993 and is still remembered today.

South Africa invites Ukraine's Zelensky for state visit

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 12:19
Confirming the invite South Africa's president said there was a need for an inclusive peace process.

Former Tunisian FA boss Jary jailed for corruption

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 12:16
Wadie Jary is sentenced to four years behind bars for what has been described as an "unlawful contract".

Former Tunisian FA boss Jary jailed for corruption

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 12:16
Wadie Jary is sentenced to four years behind bars for what has been described as an "unlawful contract".

Veteran Ugandan politician charged with treason

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 11:46
The case against Kizza Besigye is now being heard in a civilian rather than military court.

Veteran Ugandan politician charged with treason

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 11:46
The case against Kizza Besigye is now being heard in a civilian rather than military court.