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BBC News - Africa
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Statue of ex-Ghana President Akufo-Addo destroyed

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 08:04
The former head of state faced criticism after unveiling a statue of himself last year.

Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 05:45
Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 05:45
Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 05:45
Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 00:02
Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 00:02
Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 00:02
Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

Dead bodies seen in videos from South African mine

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 18:10
The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year.

Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 17:47
Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

Mon, 13/01/2025 - 09:33
The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

'I have been saved': Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later

Sun, 12/01/2025 - 23:30
She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

Sun, 12/01/2025 - 19:21
The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

Sun, 12/01/2025 - 19:21
The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city from rebels

Sun, 12/01/2025 - 04:27
The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.

How a freak space junk crash baffled residents and sparked concern

Sun, 12/01/2025 - 00:29
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

How a freak space junk crash baffled residents and sparked concern

Sun, 12/01/2025 - 00:29
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

Is it a bomb? Is it a plane crash? No, it's space junk landing

Sun, 12/01/2025 - 00:29
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Sat, 11/01/2025 - 00:30
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Sat, 11/01/2025 - 00:30
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Sat, 11/01/2025 - 00:30
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.