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- Algeria to expel 12 French embassy officialson 14/04/2025 at 16:48
France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.
- Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenyaon 14/04/2025 at 16:32
It is believed the ants were destined for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia.
- South Africa appoints special envoy to ease US relationson 14/04/2025 at 14:45
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 14/04/2025 at 13:58
The move is Algeria's biggest expulsion of French consular staff since it gained independence in 1962.
- South Africa re-opens inquest into Nobel laureate's deathon 14/04/2025 at 10:33
The official ruling - that Albert Luthuli died in an accident in 1967, has long been queried by his family.
- 'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attackson 14/04/2025 at 08:10
One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.
- Gabon coup leader wins election by huge marginon 13/04/2025 at 17:23
This was the first presidential vote since the near-six-decade-long Bongo dynasty was overthrown.
- The Gabon strongman who stormed to election victoryon 13/04/2025 at 16:37
Who is Gen Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?
- Tanzania's main opposition party banned from electionon 12/04/2025 at 21:40
The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.
- Why Uganda might have the world's most passionate Arsenal fanson 12/04/2025 at 00:06
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 11/04/2025 at 09:56
With the vice-president under arrest there are concerns a political rift could spiral into conflict.
- Egyptian Salah signs new deal with Liverpoolon 11/04/2025 at 07:02
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 10/04/2025 at 01:53
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema swaps his uniform for a suit in a bid for electoral success.
- Dozens dead in floods in DR Congo capitalon 08/04/2025 at 15:41
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 07/04/2025 at 14:23
Nigerian vlogger Alma Asinobi on failed Guinness World Record attempt
- No wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageantson 06/04/2025 at 00:08
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 04/04/2025 at 23:03
Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.
- Meet the football grannies of Africaon 04/04/2025 at 17:36
Teams from across the continent, created to boost the health of older women, face off in a tournament.
- Feasts, frogs and flowers: Africa's top shotson 04/04/2025 at 03:25
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
- How jeans and diamonds pushed Lesotho to the top of Trump's tariffs liston 03/04/2025 at 17:29
Only Chinese goods are facing higher US tariffs than exports from Lesotho, which will be charged at 50%.
- Adesina: Africa can't rely on benevolence of otherson 03/04/2025 at 15:46
The African Development Bank president tells the BBC how poverty shaped his world views.
- Is South Africa's coalition government about to fall apart?on 03/04/2025 at 13:56
The pro-business DA rejects the budget leaving the ANC to rely on other parties to get it passed in parliament.
- Zambia withdraw four US-based players for China tripon 03/04/2025 at 10:23
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for an upcoming tournament in China because of "travel measures" introduced by Donald Trump's administration.
- 'Without sport I'd probably be a criminal' - Olympic champion Tebogoon 02/04/2025 at 16:07
Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo says he could have turned to a life of crime in Botswana had it not been for sport.
- Proteas coach Walter resigns for personal reasonson 01/04/2025 at 14:36
South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter, who took over in March 2023, resigns citing "personal reasons".
- How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spoton 01/04/2025 at 11:49
Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.
- Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing mid-bouton 31/03/2025 at 10:46
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.
- Kenya keeper suspended amid match-fixing investigationon 28/03/2025 at 11:23
Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is provisionally suspended for 90 days amid an investigation into match manipulation in the East African country.
- 'We will be vindicated' - Anas wins $18m defamation caseon 27/03/2025 at 18:36
Anas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures.
- Rwanda is planning to attack - Burundi presidenton 26/03/2025 at 11:22
President Évariste Ndayishimiye says there's "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack Burundi.
- Ouattara on football, faith and fastingon 24/03/2025 at 09:50
Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara says Islam helps him "stay on the right path", as he discusses football, faith and fasting during Ramadan.
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