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BBC News - Africa
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Outgunning Congo - the evidence that shows Rwanda is backing M23 rebels

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 11:32
Where are rebels causing havoc in eastern DR Congo getting their funding?

What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 11:18
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

Italy's PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 17:58
The investigation comes after Italian authorities freed a Libyan national wanted by the ICC.

Nigerian extradited to US for alleged sextortion

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 11:05
The 24-year-old was flown to the US accused of child exploitation, which he denies.

Peace calls mount amid conflict in DR Congo's key city

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 09:31
At least 17 people have reportedly been killed and close to 400 wounded.

Backlash in Kenya over livestock vaccines and belching cows

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 00:33
Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd.

Backlash in Kenya over livestock vaccines and belching cows

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 00:33
Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd.

Backlash in Kenya over livestock vaccines and belching cows

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 00:33
Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd.

Holders Ivory Coast to face Cameroon at Afcon 2025

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 20:06
The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is made in Morocco where defending champions Ivory Coast will be in the same group as Cameroon

Holders Ivory Coast to face Cameroon at Afcon 2025

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 20:06
The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is made in Morocco where defending champions Ivory Coast will be in the same group as Cameroon

Watch: Escaped prisoners on the streets of Goma

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 16:02
Footage shows people believed to be escaped prisoners on the streets of Goma, as M23 rebels enter the Congolese city.

World record signing Girma proud of Ethiopian roots

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 14:54
Who is Naomi Girma? BBC Sport takes a look at five interesting facts about Chelsea's new world record signing.

What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 11:55
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

Nigerian star 2Baba announces separation from wife

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 10:41
Tuface, also known as 2Baba, is seen as one of the pioneers of Nigeria's vibrant music scene.

Dam plan busted? World's biggest hydropower project in the balance

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 00:10
The DR Congo is planning to build a massive dam delivering power to millions of people - but it is not easy.

Dam plan busted? World's biggest hydropower project in the balance

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 00:10
The DR Congo is planning to build a massive dam delivering power to millions of people - but it is not easy.

Dam plan busted? World's biggest hydropower project in the balance

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 00:10
The DR Congo is planning to build a massive dam delivering power to millions of people - but it is not easy.

Thousands flee as rebels close in on key DR Congo city

Sun, 26/01/2025 - 23:33
Explosions and gunshots are reportedly heard in the eastern city of Goma late on Sunday.

Teenage Kenyan actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life

Sun, 26/01/2025 - 01:51
Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

Teenage Kenyan actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life

Sun, 26/01/2025 - 01:51
Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.