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Deadly explosions hit rebel rally in DR Congo

Gunfire and explosions have ripped through a rally held by rebel leaders…

BBC Komla Dumor Award 2025 launched

The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the…

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The ‘hero’ ship fixing Africa’s internet blackouts – the BBC goes aboard

A ship the size of a football field, crewed by more than…

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UK suspension of aid is ‘punitive’, Rwanda says

The UK's decision to suspend some aid to Rwanda is "punitive", authorities…

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Sudan military plane crashes in residential area

At least 46 people have been killed and 10 others injured after…

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Tinubu ex-ally criticises Nigeria reforms

One of the architects of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's 2023 election victory…

Mansur Abubakar Mansur Abubakar

‘People will starve’ because of US aid cut to Sudan

The freezing of US humanitarian assistance has forced the closure of almost…

US star John Legend defends playing Rwanda concert during war

American singer-songwriter John Legend has told the BBC he is unfazed by…

Kenya receives 17 rare antelopes from the US

Kenya has received 17 mountain bongos - a very rare type of…

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Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city

The Sudanese army says it has broken a near two-year siege imposed…

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