Why lifting Tanzania’s opposition ban suits President Samia

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How democracy is faring as President Samia dismantles some of her predecessor's dictatorial policies.

Uganda murder charges after fight between Arsenal and Manchester City fans

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Two people have been killed in separate incidents involving Arsenal fans arguing with their rivals.

Hosts Algeria and Senegal will face each other in the African Nations Championship final

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Hosts Algeria will face Senegal in Sunday's final of the African Nations Championship after victories on Tuesday evening.

Nigeria Elections 2023: PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar interview

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Atiku Abubakar, one of Nigeria's presidential candidate has told the BBC that he is confident this time.

Why are global powers ‘scrambling’ for Africa?

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Top officials from the US, China, Russia and Turkey have visited 14 African countries in January 2023.

Russia in Africa: How disinformation operations target the continent

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The man behind a new pro-Kremlin social media network tells the BBC he wants Africa to embrace Russia.

Pope Francis in DR Congo: A million celebrate Kinshasa Mass

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This is said to be the second largest Mass Pope Francis has held, after one in the Philippines in 2015.

Pope in DR Congo: Dancing and huge crowds greet Pope Francis

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The BBC's Aleem Maqbool joins worshippers on the streets as Pope Francis makes a long-awaited appearance.

Family’s welfare concerns for UK man held in Morocco

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Oliver Andrews was arrested after being accused of using counterfeit money, his family says.

Nigeria election 2023: The oil land with no electricity

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The tailors relying on generators in Nigeria's oil-rich region - a key electoral battle ground.