Kwara boat capsize: Mothers die trying to save children in Nigeria

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More than 100 people drowned when the wooden boat they were using to cross the River Niger capsized.

Sudan conflict: West Darfur governor killed after genocide claim

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Khamis Abakar blamed paramilitary forces for West Darfur's ethnic violence hours before his abduction.

Fatma Samoura: Fifa secretary general to step down from role after seven years

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Fatma Samoura is to step down after seven years as Fifa's secretary general to spend more time with her family.

Ukraine and Russia’s proxy battle for African support

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Ukraine is behind Russia when it comes to diplomatic relations with Africa. But it’s certainly on a charm offensive.

South African Football Association: Violence condemned as shots fired in third-tier play-off match

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The South African Football Association condemns 'hooliganism and thuggery' following a pitch invasion and gun shots in a third-tier play-off match in Pietermaritzburg.

Senegal protests: ‘The neighbourhood has lost a good man’

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In Senegal, families demand justice for the victims of the clashes following the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.

Kwara boat accident: 100 dead and more missing in Nigeria

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The vessel was carrying around 300 passengers travelling from a wedding ceremony in Kwara state.

Sudan conflict: The stories of survival from Bahri and Khartoum

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BBC Arabic's new radio programme has been hearing about the suffering caused by the conflict.

John Fru Ndi obituary: Cameroon’s brave champion of democracy

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John Fru Ndi became a hero to many in the 1990s for his bravery at taking on the one-party state.

Ethiopia repatriates Ugandan cult members who went there to starve

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Their pastor allegedly told them that they would "meet Jesus Christ" after fasting for 40 days.