Lion kills zookeeper at Nigerian university

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The veterinary technologist had been taking care of the university's lions for nine years.

How Russia has rebranded Wagner in Africa

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Russia has taken the mercenary group into its intelligence services, using it to destabilise Africa.

Cape Town stink blamed on cattle ship

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A "nauseating" stench engulfing the South African city comes from a ship carrying 19,000 cows, officials say.

Mali captain Traore banned for confronting referee

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Mali captain Hamari Traore is given a four-match ban after being found guilty of unsporting conduct towards a referee.

Senegalese man convicted over UK migrant deaths

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Four people drowned when an overcrowded dinghy steered by Ibrahima Bah began to sink on a crossing.

African Union bans trade in donkey skin

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Animal welfare charities welcome the African Union decision to ban the donkey skin trade across the continent.

BBC launches 2024 Komla Dumor Award

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The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2024.

Africa Live: Morocco’s navy rescues over 140 migrants

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They were in a boat that had been sailing from Mauritania to Spain's Canary Islands - and more.

Africa’s ‘flying presidents’ under fire for foreign trips

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The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.

African hero Nyerere honoured by new statue

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African leaders pay tribute to Tanzania's founding father as a statue to him is unveiled in Ethiopia.