Africa

DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coup
At least three people were killed in the attack in the capital Kinshasa.
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Africa
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10 hours ago
US troops to leave Niger by mid-September
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Africa
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3 hours ago
Zuma takes election battle cry to ANC’s heartland
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Africa
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14 hours ago
Singer Libianca on the pressure to take sides in Cameroon war
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Africa
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21 hours ago
Throwing cash in the air - Nigeria's wedding dilemma
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Africa
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1 day ago
SA ends rescue efforts at collapsed George building
Mass wedding for Nigeria orphans sparks outcry
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Africa
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2 days ago

John Frog: From child soldier to afrobeats star
Senegal PM Sonko queries 'lasting' stay of French troops
Ndou 'shares Mandela's dream' in fight for SA office
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Sport
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2 days ago
Sudan governor urges civilians to defend besieged El Fasher
South African photographer wins top prize
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In Pictures
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2 days ago

Features and analysis

Meghan mania and big skirts: Africa's top shots
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Africa
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2 days ago
What did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?
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World
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2 days ago
The race to raise blood money to save a Kenyan man from execution
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Africa
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3 days ago
Why South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions
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Africa
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4 days ago
The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgency
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Africa
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4 days ago

Watch/Listen

Why a 'world cruise' had to add more African stops. Video
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Africa
Posted
5 days ago
'This is where I need to be’ - Stevie Wonder becomes Ghanaian. Video
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Africa
Posted
5 days ago
Dunking it like a Duke. Video
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Africa
Posted
7 days ago
Meghan opens up about her Nigerian heritage. Video
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World
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7 days ago
Serve's up as Prince Harry plays sit-down volleyball. Video
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Africa
Posted
11 May

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Live: World Service for Africa
Focus on Africa Podcast. Audio
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