Cameroon jails President Biya critic to 25 years

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A military tribunal sentences an opposition leader to prison for "hostility against the homeland".

Mogadishu bombings: Daytime ban on trucks to stop attacks

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The ban comes after the Somali capital was rocked by two deadly attacks in a fortnight.

2023 Rugby World Cup: South Africa recommended to host tournament

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World Cup board recommends South Africa to host the 2023 tournament ahead of Ireland and France.

Everton’s Baningime yet to decide international future

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Everton midfielder Beni Baningime, 19, says he has yet to consider whether to play for England or the Democratic Republic of Congo at international level.

How a former Miss Liberia became an entrepreneur

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Former Miss Liberia and now entrepreneur, Patrice Juah gives us her tips for success.

Touch and feel

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As Africa gets more connected, so online services increase but they cannot just be a carbon copy of Western tech.

Benghazi attack: US captures man in Libya over 2012 raid

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Mustafa al-Imam is accused of taking part in the attack that killed four US citizens at a compound.

How has Kenya fared under President Uhuru Kenyatta?

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As Uhuru Kenyatta wins a second term in office, what did we learn about the Kenyan leader from his first?

Former players rally behind Algeria coach Madjer

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Former internationals come to the defence of Rabah Madjer, whose appointment as Algeria coach earlier this month has been the subject of fierce debate in the North African country.

‘It hurts you know’

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A recent court ruling has got South Africans of all ages discussing the merits, and otherwise, of smacking children, as the BBC's Pumza Fihlani reports.