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BBC News - Africa
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Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 15:31
Tanzania's president says she is "confident" the country will "overcome" the highly infectious Marburg.

Zulu king's first wife fails to halt third marriage

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 13:49
King Misuzulu is embroiled in a row over whether a planned marriage to a new wife can go ahead.

Kane's advice helping Cameroon's Nkoudou thrive

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 13:05
Finishing tips from Harry Kane are helping Cameroon winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou in front of goal in the Saudi Pro League.

Kane's advice helping Cameroon's Nkoudou thrive

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 13:05
Finishing tips from Harry Kane are helping Cameroon winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou in front of goal in the Saudi Pro League.

South Africa police launch manhunt for illegal mining 'kingpin'

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 12:11
James Neo Tshoaeli allegedly ran operations at an abandoned gold mine where 78 corpses were discovered.

At least seven killed as soldiers clash with miners in Ghana

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 09:21
President John Mahama orders an investigation and asks AngloGold Ashanti to pay for medical and burial costs.

Medics under siege: 'We took this photo, fearing it would be our last'

Sun, 19/01/2025 - 00:01
The last functioning hospital in Sudan's Darfur region has come under constant bombardment.

Medics under siege: 'We took this photo, fearing it would be our last'

Sun, 19/01/2025 - 00:01
The last functioning hospital in Sudan's Darfur region has come under constant bombardment.

Medics under siege: 'We took this photo, fearing it would be our last'

Sun, 19/01/2025 - 00:01
El-Fasher's last functioning hospital records 28 deaths in the last month after being targeted by shells.

Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

Sat, 18/01/2025 - 20:14
People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.

Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality

Sat, 18/01/2025 - 01:41
Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.

Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality

Sat, 18/01/2025 - 01:41
Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.

Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality

Sat, 18/01/2025 - 01:41
Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.

Curfew and deaths in South Sudan after revenge attacks on Sudanese

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 16:32
Horrific videos seeming to show Sudanese soldiers attacking South Sudan nationals spark retaliation attacks.

Marathon great Kipchoge to race London in April

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 16:04
Distance running great Eliud Kipchoge will return to the London Marathon in April.

Why police baby killers are still not on trial seven years on

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:38
Seven years after Samantha Pendo's death her parents are still waiting for the trial of officers to begin.

Why police baby killers are still not on trial seven years on

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:38
Seven years after Samantha Pendo's death her parents are still waiting for the trial of officers to begin.

Seven suitcases of suspected cocaine found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicle

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 09:26
The country's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but has not been arrested.

Amazigh New Year and vodĂșn cheer: Africa's top shots

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 07:44
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Amazigh New Year and vodĂșn cheer: Africa's top shots

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 07:44
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.