Africa

Jacob Zuma barred from South Africa election
South Africa's ex-president has backed a new party seeking to take on the governing ANC.
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1 hour ago
Bus plunges off South Africa bridge, killing 45
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1 hour ago
Don't ask Liberia's president for a job - he's fed up
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7 hours ago
Power blackout affects much of Ethiopia
Deadly cyclone hits northern Madagascar
A fortnight of waiting and praying for abducted daughter
Burkina Faso junta extends anti-jihadist emergency measures

Features and analysis

What is at stake in South Africa's election?
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1 day ago
From jail to Africa's youngest elected president
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3 days ago
Salt bricks and other African architectural ideas
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3 days ago
South Africa's deadly love affair with guns
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5 days ago
Metal bands and dancing feet: Africa's top shots
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6 days ago

Watch/Listen

Nigeria insecurity a ‘rude shock’ – defence chief. Video
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15 hours ago
'I will govern with humility and transparency' Video
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2 days ago
A key vote in one of Africa's most stable countries. Video
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4 days ago
Senegal president: 'I did nothing wrong' Video
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20 March
Major fire destroys prestigious Egypt film set. Video
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16 March

Programmes and podcasts

Live: World Service for Africa
Focus on Africa Podcast. Audio
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Africa Daily podcast
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The Comb podcast
This is Africa

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