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- US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa found after shoot-outon 2025-04-16 at 7:36 am
Three people died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.
- Paramilitaries declare rival government in Sudanon 2025-04-16 at 1:30 am
The country is experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world two years into a bloody civil war.
- 'We cannot look away' - UK hosts Sudan talks as famine takes holdon 2025-04-15 at 3:37 pm
The UK is promising an extra £120m ($159m) worth of food and medical assistance.
- Rare footage from Sudanese city under siegeon 2025-04-15 at 2:45 pm
El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.
- Ghana bans foreigners from trading in its gold market to boost revenueon 2025-04-15 at 2:15 pm
Foreigners are however allowed to buy gold directly from GoldBod, a new state regulator.
- Nigerians fear savings lost as investment app freezes them outon 2025-04-15 at 11:59 am
People share videos of themselves crying, saying that they cannot withdraw their money on CBEX.
- Sudan's years of war - BBC smuggles in phones to reveal hunger and fearon 2025-04-15 at 5:00 am
Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.
- South Africa appoints special envoy to ease US relationson 2025-04-14 at 2:45 pm
Relations are at an all-time low - South Africa's ambassador to the US was expelled last month.
- Diplomatic tensions escalate as Algeria expels French officialson 2025-04-14 at 1:58 pm
The move is Algeria's biggest expulsion of French consular staff since it gained independence in 1962.
- 'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attackson 2025-04-14 at 8:10 am
One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.
- The Gabon strongman who stormed to election victoryon 2025-04-13 at 4:37 pm
Who is Gen Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?
- Why Uganda might have the world's most passionate Arsenal fanson 2025-04-12 at 12:06 am
Intense rivalries between supporters of Arsenal, and other English football clubs, has led to deaths in the East African nation.
- A simple guide to the growing tension in South Sudanon 2025-04-11 at 9:56 am
With the vice-president under arrest there are concerns a political rift could spiral into conflict.
- Egyptian Salah signs new deal with Liverpoolon 2025-04-11 at 7:02 am
Mohamed Salah is excited Liverpool "have a chance to win other trophies" as he signs a fresh two-year contract.
- Why Gabon's coup leader is bucking a trend by embracing democracyon 2025-04-10 at 1:53 am
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema swaps his uniform for a suit in a bid for electoral success.
- Dozens dead in floods in DR Congo capitalon 2025-04-08 at 3:41 pm
Desperate residents have been fleeing floodwaters by wading or paddling to safety in homemade canoes.
- 'What I learned from a failed travel world record attempt'on 2025-04-07 at 2:23 pm
Nigerian vlogger Alma Asinobi on failed Guinness World Record attempt
- No wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageantson 2025-04-06 at 12:08 am
Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.
- Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pacton 2025-04-04 at 11:03 pm
Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.
- Meet the football grannies of Africaon 2025-04-04 at 5:36 pm
Teams from across the continent, created to boost the health of older women, face off in a tournament.