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BBC News - Africa
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DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 01:01
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.

Nurse dies as Uganda confirms new Ebola outbreak

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 17:18
The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.

South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 16:45
Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.

South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 16:45
Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.

South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 16:45
Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.

Ghana bring in Schafer as Black Stars technical advisor

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 15:29
Ghana appoint Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Winfried Schafer as director of football and technical advisor for the Black Stars.

Rwanda and South Africa race to bring F1 back to Africa

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 10:24
Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles stand in their way.

Rwanda and South Africa race to bring F1 back to Africa

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 10:24
Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles stand in their way.

DR Congo president vows 'vigorous' fight to halt M23 rebel advance

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 08:34
DR Congo's leader says the country "will not let itself be humiliated" after rebels seized the city of Goma.

How a US freeze upended global aid in a matter of days

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 00:05
The State Department says the freeze was the only way to evaluate aid programs and defended the pause.

How a US freeze upended global aid in a matter of days

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 00:05
The State Department says the freeze was the only way to evaluate aid programs and defended the pause.

How a US freeze upended global aid in a matter of days

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 00:05
The State Department says the freeze was the only way to evaluate aid programs and defended the pause.

Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 18:14
In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.

Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 18:14
In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.

Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 18:14
In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.

What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 18:03
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

One survivor as 20 killed in South Sudan plane crash

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 17:36
Authorities say the plane carrying oil workers crashed three minutes after take-off.

One survivor as 20 killed in South Sudan plane crash

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 17:36
Authorities say the plane carrying oil workers crashed three minutes after take-off.

Congolese president snubs peace talks over Goma crisis

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 13:24
The announcement comes as M23 rebels tightened their control over Goma city, seizing its airport.

Zuma's daughter to appear in court over South Africa riots, reports say

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 12:30
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting violence in 2021 following the jailing of her father.