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BBC News - Africa
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More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo jailbreak, UN says

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 16:07
As M23 rebels entered Goma and the city was plunged into chaos, female prisoners were attacked, the UN says.

The one-legged 'hopping' sport of balance and endurance

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 14:53
The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.

The one-legged 'hopping' sport of balance and endurance

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 14:53
The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.

Seventeen pupils burnt to death in Nigeria school fire

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 14:53
The fire is said to have broken out in a nearby house and spread to the school while the children were asleep.

UK denies it faces paying billions more for Chagos deal

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 10:22
The Mauritian prime minister had said the renegotiated deal linked payments to inflation.

'Visionary' South African businessman Douw Steyn dies

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 09:28
The insurance magnate was a close friend of Nelson Mandela, who he housed after the statesman's divorce in 1992.

UK denies it faces paying billions more for Chagos deal

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 08:05
The Mauritian prime minister had said the renegotiated deal linked payments to inflation.

Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 00:00
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.

Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 00:00
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.

Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 00:00
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.

S Africa church apologises over exposing children to risk from abuser

Tue, 04/02/2025 - 14:59
John Smyth moved to South Africa from Zimbabwe where he abused young people at Christian camps he ran.

South Africa's president calls Musk to calm Trump land row

Tue, 04/02/2025 - 14:32
President Trump, who Elon Musk advises, has threatened to cut funding over South Africa's land policy.

Five sentenced to death in Nigeria over 'witchcraft' murder

Tue, 04/02/2025 - 11:36
The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.

Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak

Tue, 04/02/2025 - 09:28
There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola.

Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for 'humanitarian reasons'

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 21:24
The rebels say they will not seize any further territory but will protect their positions.

Trump threatens to cut funding for South Africa over land policy

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 15:43
South Africa last month passed a law allowing the seizure of land under certain circumstances.

Ghana football fan stabbed to death during match violence

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 14:20
The next round of league matches have been suspended while the authorities investigate the death.

Ghana football fan stabbed to death during match violence

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 14:20
The next round of league matches have been suspended while the authorities investigate the death.

Tems sees off Yemi Alade and Burna Boy to win Grammy

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 11:35
Tems is the first Nigerian to win two Grammys after taking the Best Africa Music Performance prize.

Trump threatens to cut funding for South Africa over land policy

Mon, 03/02/2025 - 09:08
President Cyril Ramaphosa last month signed into law a bill aimed at speeding up land reform.