Sudan conflict: Army fights to keep Wadi Saeedna airbase, residents say

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Paramilitaries are trying to cross the River Nile to reach the air strip, residents say.

Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says

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US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts.

Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt

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President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption.

G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources

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As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources.

Investigation ordered after teenage basketball fan shot dead at Libyan top-flight match

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Prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh orders investigation after teenager shot in the head following disturbance outside arena.

Anambra attack: Two rescued after shootout at US convoy in Nigeria

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President Buhari vows to bring the culprits to justice days before his time in office ends.

Ken Elliott: Australian hostage, 88, freed by al-Qaeda militants

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Dr Ken Elliott, 88, and his wife were captured in Burkina Faso in 2016.

Africa’s week in pictures: 12-18 May 2023

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Pastor Mackenzie’s Kenyan cult: The mother who fled Shakahola forest to save her children

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A mother-of-five tells the BBC how she escaped a Kenyan starvation cult to save her children.

Mamelodi Sundowns: Guardiola fan Mokwena on ‘Pep-lite’ nickname

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has been likened to Manchester City's Pep Guardiola for his style on and off the pitch.