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- My family went to help landslide victims and ended up deadon 26/07/2024 at 23:47
Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.
- Uganda protester sexually assaulted in police cell - lawyeron 26/07/2024 at 18:05
The police have denied opposition accusations that protesters were sexually abused in custody.
- Mass killer dies as victims still demand justiceon 26/07/2024 at 16:56
The 72-year-old South African was convicted for seven apartheid-era murders but was behind many more deaths.
- Six African competitors to watch at Paris 2024on 26/07/2024 at 16:27
Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon and Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay are among six African athletes to keep an eye on at Paris 2024.
- S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military campon 26/07/2024 at 15:04
The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.
- Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawyeron 26/07/2024 at 13:38
A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers.
- How has Niger changed since the coup?on 26/07/2024 at 13:18
A year on since the military took power in Niger, the BBC looks at the changes the junta has overseen.
- How does it feel to miss out on the Olympics?on 26/07/2024 at 09:41
Thousands of athletes are bidding for medals at the Olympics, but how does it feel to miss out on appearing at Paris 2024?
- From Olympic braids to sunsets: Africa's top shotson 26/07/2024 at 00:51
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
- Satellite images and doctor testimony reveal Tigray hunger crisison 25/07/2024 at 21:13
Crisis is unfolding in northern Ethiopia - driven by drought, crop failure and insecurity following war.
- Ireland on top against Zimbabwe in historic Teston 25/07/2024 at 17:54
Ireland reduce Zimbabwe from 121-1 to 210 all out to finish day one of the first Test match in Belfast in a strong position.
- 'A calm fighter can weather any storm'on 25/07/2024 at 15:46
African heavyweight champion Adam Olaore is following a similar path to Anthony Joshua as he seeks to make history for Nigeria.
- Nsue and Equatorial Guinea appeal eligibility rulingon 25/07/2024 at 11:24
Emilio Nsue and the Equatoguinean Football Federation appeal Fifa's ruling that the player has never been eligible to represent the African nation.
- Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nationson 25/07/2024 at 00:22
Why tourists who flock to see the country's beautiful landscapes will have to get a visa from next year.
- Morocco beat Argentina in game marred by crowd troubleon 24/07/2024 at 16:51
Crowd trouble forces the first football match of the Olympics to be delayed by almost two hours, with Morocco finally beating Argentina 2-1 in an empty stadium.
- Olympic fencer and model champions body positivityon 24/07/2024 at 12:22
African fencing champion Alexandra Ndolo is hoping to win a historic gold in Paris while inspiring in other ways too.
- Africa's footballers can do 'great things' at Paris 2024on 24/07/2024 at 10:07
Nigeria and Zambia can win women's Olympic football medals for the first time, says Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
- The basketball team forging a 'new story' for South Sudanon 23/07/2024 at 10:18
South Sudan is using basketball to forge a new identity for a country whose early history was defined by war, says Luol Deng.
- Batons, tear gas, live fire - Kenyans face police brutalityon 22/07/2024 at 23:54
The deaths of dozens of protesters has further eroded scant trust in the security forces.
- Morocco's Slaoui riding to Olympic eventing historyon 22/07/2024 at 10:02
Morocco's Noor Slaoui will become the first person from the Middle East and North Africa region to compete in eventing at the Olympics.
- Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged himon 22/07/2024 at 00:22
Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.
- Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refineryon 21/07/2024 at 23:04
A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.
- The African Tour de France cyclist racking up historic winson 21/07/2024 at 17:21
Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.
- ‘I wanted my clitoris back’ – FGM survivor opts for reconstructive surgeryon 21/07/2024 at 00:03
The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.
- Caf set to break even after 'toxic' past - secretary generalon 19/07/2024 at 12:14
African football's governing body will be debt-free next year as a result of improved governance, says secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.
- Red carpets, cars and cowries: Africa's top shotson 18/07/2024 at 23:36
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
- Impeached judge itching to take on South African presidenton 17/07/2024 at 23:59
Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.
- The first Nigerian badminton player to qualify for back-to-back Olympicson 17/07/2024 at 13:46
Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities - now he’s a four-time African champion.
- 'They killed my son' - raw grief after Nigeria school collapseon 17/07/2024 at 11:14
Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.
- Kenya's ‘serial killer’ mystery - five key questionson 16/07/2024 at 23:58
Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.
- Leaving Syria's civil war to be a mercenary in Africaon 15/07/2024 at 23:56
Unable to earn enough at home, Syrian opposition fighters are travelling via Turkey to Niger to work as mercenaries.
- Inside the beauty pageant in one of the world’s worst places to be a womanon 15/07/2024 at 23:35
Somali women break cultural taboos to take part in a contest aimed at giving them confidence.
- The school bringing hope to children fleeing Sudan's waron 03/07/2024 at 12:28
A primary school in Chad is providing an opportunity for thousands of Sudanese refugees to resume learning.
- ‘People shouldn’t pay to breathe’ - asthma in Nigeriaon 02/07/2024 at 12:12
Some inhalers in Nigeria have doubled or tripled in price since last year, leaving many struggling.
- The Moroccan man sentenced to death for fighting for Ukraineon 01/07/2024 at 11:23
Brahim Saadoun was studying in Ukraine when the Russians invaded in February 2022.
- Protests flare in Nairobi over new tax lawson 25/06/2024 at 19:28
At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.
- Fatalities after fire engulfs large ammunition dump in Chadon 19/06/2024 at 10:02
People have been killed and injured after an enormous series of explosions destroyed the main military ammunition depot in the country's capital.
- Ghana's first photojournalist turns 95on 14/06/2024 at 14:07
James Barnor, who has photographed the likes of Muhammad Ali, is being honoured in Accra.
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