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Another Israeli was wounded in the attack in the city of Alexandria, Israel's foreign ministry says.

Helen and Baba-Jallah Epega are the creators of the world's first 'Pidgin opera', "Song Queen". They share their thoughts on Nigerian culture and why representation is important.

Timbuktu and Gao face shortages of food, fuel and medicine due to a blockade by al-Qaeda-linked militants.

Legendary guitarist Lokassa ya Mbongo's family say they have been unable to give him a "worthy" send-off.

In setting a new record score at a World Cup, South Africa have shown they are contenders and can banish the pain of the past.

The former football star is running for a second term but faces demands for a war crimes court.

For the first time, Nigerian police explain how Mohbad died, in a case which has gripped the nation.

Kenya will lead a multinational peacekeeping mission to help quell gang violence in Haiti.

That's all for now from the BBC Africa Live team - we'll be back on Monday morning at bbc.com/africalive.

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Favour Nunoo
BBC News, Accra

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has reached a preliminary agreement with the Ghanaian authorities on the economic policies and reforms to conclude the first review of the $3bn (£2.45bn)-bailout fund the country is currently receiving.

In a statement, it said it was satisfied with Ghana’s performance with respect to the programme’s targets and reform objectives.

The agreement will now need to be approved by the IMF executive board.

"The authorities have adjusted macroeconomic policies, successfully completed their domestic debt restructuring operation and launched wide-ranging reforms. These actions are already generating positive results," said Stéphane Roudet, IMF mission chief for Ghana.

If this staff-level agreement is given the IMF management’s approval, Ghana would receive about $600m, the second instalment of the three-year bailout programme.

The first $600m was received in May.

The loan is aimed at solving the country’s economic crisis, the worst recorded in a generation, marred by soaring inflation at over 40%, a high cost-of-living crisis and huge public debt.

There have been demonstrations as people demand more help in dealing with the sharp increase in the cost of basic goods. This week, there was a protest against the central bank governor who had been accused of mismanagement.

Read more about Ghana's economic crisis:

• How Ghana's central bank lost $5bn in one year
• Ghana IMF loan: Will $3bn solve the economic crisis?

Paul Njie
BBC News

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Pascaline Bongo, the sister of Gabon’s deposed President Ali Bongo, will reportedly face trial in France in January 2024, on suspicion of corruption.

She is accused of facilitating public contracts in Gabon between 2010 and 2011 for the French construction firm Egis Route, for a promised reward of 8m euro ($8.4m; £6.9m).

Pascaline Bongo who served her late father, Omar Bongo, as chief of staff denies the allegations.

She “was never in contact with anyone, no contract was signed and none of the evidence points to a transfer of money”, Corinne Dreyfus-Schmidt, Ms Bongo's lawyer, told the AFP news agency.

Egis Route told AFP: “We will be contesting the corruption allegations as firmly as possible.”

While the legal issue targets Pascaline Bongo and Egis Route, it will also involve at least five other people.

In Gabon itself, Ali Bongo's wife, Sylvia, has been charged with money laundering, receiving stolen property, forgery, and the use of forgery.

Her son Noureddin Bongo Valentin was also charged with corruption, embezzlement and placed in pre-trial detention.

Peter Mwai
BBC Verify

A video spreading online and purported to show a French soldier training rebels in Mali is old and has been taken out of context.

It first appeared online alongside the misleading claim in July 2021, but started spreading again this week as clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups intensify .

The video actually shows a soldier from Operation Barkhane training members of a special battalion of the Malian army comprised of members of the Malian armed forces, former members of both rebel and pro-government armed groups.

Operation Barkhane was a French force set up in 2014 to fight jihadist groups in several countries in the Sahel region. It ended last year.

In the video, a badge of Operation Barkhane can be seen on the shoulder of the soldier’s uniform.

A Malian army official had confirmed to the AFP news agency in 2021 that the video had been taken during a training session.

A spokesperson for France’s armed forces told the BBC they believe the video has been “intentionally taken out of context” and is an attempt to undermine the credibility of France and its armed forces in Africa.

“This publication is an informational attack designed to make people believe that French troops deployed in the Sahel are training and arming terrorists, which is totally untrue,” the spokesperson said.

Bose Ogulu, who manages Burna Boy, speaks to the BBC about what is next for the Afrobeats sensation.

South Africa seeks to avoid the embarrassment of its flag being banned from the rugby and cricket World Cups after the country's failure to update its anti-doping laws.

Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.

Image source, Getty Images

Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the country’s police after criticism about their planned deployment to quell gang violence in Haiti.

Mr Gachagua on Friday said that Kenya’s police “have a very good track record across the world”, external- though it was not clear what missions he was referring to.

Several human rights organisations both in Kenya and internationally have expressed worries that the police could “export” their human rights abuses to Haiti.

In August, the rights group Amnesty International wrote an open letter to the UN Security Council saying that it was concerned about the deployment due to the record of Kenyan police responding using excessive and unnecessary force.

It also said that it has documented more than 30 cases of Kenyan police killing protesters this year alone.

Mr Gachagua has, however, said that the UN Security Council approved Kenyan police to lead the multinational force to Haiti "after thoroughly checking on the output" of the officers.

In a post he made on the social media platform X, he added that the UN had given Kenyan police officers “affirmation that they can be entrusted as the best in calming chaos and bringing order”.

Will Ross
Africa editor, BBC World Service

Image source, Uganda Police

The Ugandan opposition politician Bobi Wine says more than 300 people have been arrested, external since Monday in what he describes as an illegal clampdown on his supporters.

He says lawyers working for his party - the National Unity Platform - have managed to get many of them released by paying a bond.

On Thursday police prevented opposition supporters from gathering to welcome back the politician when he returned from a trip abroad.

He was picked up by plain clothes officers at Entebbe Airport and against his will was driven to his home by the security forces.

The police say 40 people including an MP were arrested and are accused of inciting violence.

Rights groups have routinely accused President Yoweri Museveni's government of using the police and military to suppress the opposition.

Mike Thomson
BBC World Service News

The families of four jailed Tunisian politicians have called on the International Criminal Court to investigate allegations of political persecution.

The lawyer acting for the families also called on the EU, UK and US to bring sanctions against President Kais Saied’s government.

The Tunisian leader is accused of jailing more than 20 people purely because they are critics of his policies – and of targeting black migrants in a wave of brutal repression.

The move follows the arrest this week of Abir Moussi, the head of the opposition Free Constitutional Party.

Will Ross & Ashley Lime
BBC News, London & Nairobi

An anti-gay protest is taking place outside the Supreme Court in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.

Several civil society and religious groups are expressing anger at a recent ruling which allows gay and lesbian organisations to register in the country.

Some demonstrators are holding placards calling for the Supreme Court judges to resign.

Ten years ago a government funded body refused to register an LGBTQ rights organisation arguing that it promoted same-sex behaviour in a country where gay sex is illegal.

However judges this year overturned that decision.

Kenya's President William Ruto has urged religious leaders to promote what he refers to as traditional values.