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In pictures: Sierra Leone devastation after Freetown fuel tanker collision

November 6, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Freetown is in shock following Friday night's explosion which killed scores of people.

Sierra Leone explosion: Scores dead after Freetown oil tanker collision

November 6, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The accident happened after the tanker collided with another vehicle in the nation's capital, Freetown.

COP26: What African climate experts want you to know

November 6, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The issues for Africa, the continent most vulnerable as temperatures rise, that COP26 must not ignore.

DR Congo’s Gungu museum: Thousands of artefacts destroyed in fire

November 5, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The now ruined artistic collections are considered some of the country's most important historical items.

Women’s African Champions League: Wadi Degla win first-ever group game

November 5, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Wadi Degla win the first-ever group match in the inaugural Women's African Champions League, beating Malians AS Mande 3-1 in Cairo.

Ethiopia urges ex-soldiers to join fight against Tigray rebels

November 5, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The army calls on former military personnel to join it, as rebel forces advance on the capital.

Hirsutism: Chinube’s journey to embracing excessive hair growth from PCOS

November 5, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Chinube has a condition called hirsutism, which causes women to have thick, dark hair on their face, neck, chest or lower back.

MMA: Meet Francis Ngannou, Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya, Africa’s UFC champions

November 5, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Meet Africa's 'Three Kings' who are boosting the profile of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on the continent.

Niger: At least 69 killed in gun attack

November 5, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

At least 69 people were killed when they were ambushed by suspected Islamist militants.

Africa’s week in pictures: 29 October – 4 November 2021

November 5, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.