Africa

Detained Ugandan politician's wife condemns ban on Christmas Day visit
Officials say inmates will not receive visits during the festive season for security reasons.
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Africa
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3 hours ago
Mozambique court ruling sparks fresh poll protests
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Africa
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16 hours ago
Mauritius hints Chagos talks stuck over money
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Africa
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11 hours ago
BBC reveals fighters accused of massacre in Sudan
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BBC Verify
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1 day ago
Soweto's 'Lion King' on his return for Mufasa
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Africa
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15 hours ago
Cyclone Chido kills 94 people in Mozambique
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Africa
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1 day ago
Another deadly crush in Nigeria at event offering free food
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Africa
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1 day ago

Features and analysis

Carolissen eyes 'bigger picture' for darts in Africa
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Africa Sport
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16 hours ago
Somali piracy 2.0 - the BBC meets the new robbers of the high seas
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Africa
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2 days ago
Kenya's Ruto embraces rivals to shore up support
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Africa
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3 days ago
The student who blew whistle on Kenya airport controversy
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Africa
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3 days ago

'I'd rather die than leave my mum': Survivors describe Mayotte cyclone horror
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World
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3 days ago
Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club
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London
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2 days ago
Swimming santa and dazzling dancers: Africa's top shots
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Africa
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3 days ago
The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed
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Africa
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6 days ago
'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base
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Africa
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16 December

Sport

Nigeria's Iwobi plays Santa with his Christmas shop. Video, 00:02:08
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Africa Sport
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18 hours ago
What can we expect at Afcon 2025 with one year to go?
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Africa Sport
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3 days ago
'Traumatised' Rohr wants Libya sanctioned
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Africa Sport
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3 days ago
Monaco condemn 'unacceptable' Singo racist abuse
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European Football
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4 days ago
How Lookman went from 'failure' to Africa's best
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Africa Sport
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6 days ago

Watch/Listen

Watch: BBC sees 'complete devastation' in Mayotte. Video, 00:01:02
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Europe
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4 days ago
Watch: Cyclone Chido batters Mayotte leaving heavy damage. Video, 00:00:58
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Europe
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15 December
Pastor Tobi Adeboyega: 'I came to the UK at 25, I lost track of time' Video, 00:05:30
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Africa
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13 December
'I always work my way through' - Kelechi Iheanacho. Video, 00:01:58
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Africa Sport
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13 December
Jubilant Ghanaians celebrate election results
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Africa
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8 December

Programmes and podcasts

Live: World Service for Africa
Focus on Africa Podcast. Audio
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