The doctor forced to go to the jihadist front line

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An anaesthetist tells the BBC he was taken from his hospital for training to combat jihadists.

South Africa slams Nigeria for football safety warning

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"Refrain from provocative celebrations," Nigeria tells citizens in South Africa before the Afcon semi-final.

Can African heavyweights survive Afcon semi-finals?

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With a recent Africa Cup of Nations triumph apiece, can Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast reach the final ahead of South Africa and DR Congo?

Ethiopia does not wish harm on Somalia – PM Abiy

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The prime minster tries to calm tensions following Ethiopia's controversial deal with Somaliland.

Kenyan cult leader charged with 191 murders

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Paul Mackenzie, accused of starving his followers to death, pleads not guilty.

DR Congo squad use Afcon spotlight to call for peace

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DR Congo players are using their semi-final appearance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to call for peace in their homeland.

Four appear in court over fatal Kenya gas blast

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The explosion in a densely populated neighbourhood in the capital killed six people last week.

Afcon semi-finals: Nigeria v South Africa – watch & follow text updates

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Watch live and follow text updates from both Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, starting with Nigeria v South Africa.

Nigerian pastor arrested over alleged $1m fraud

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Theo O Ebonyi, accused of swindling his followers and others, dismisses news of his arrest as fake.

Is Senegal’s democracy under threat?

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The west African nation has never had a coup but many are worried that recent unrest could escalate.