Africa

Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up
A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.
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Africa
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4 hours ago
Kenya's president cancels major deals with Adani Group
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World
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6 hours ago
Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines
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Africa
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15 hours ago
Fugitive Zambian MP arrested in Zimbabwe - minister
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Africa
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8 hours ago
Patient sues Algerian author over claims he used her in novel
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World
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4 hours ago
Montjane grateful for support after mother's death
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Disability Sport
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6 hours ago
Mali junta chief fires prime minister in row over return to civilian rule
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Africa
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5 hours ago

Features and analysis

The former president seeking to lead Ghana once more
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Africa
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1 day ago
From political outsider to Ghana's 'Mr Digital'
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Africa
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2 days ago
'I may not be human but I sing from my soul' - AI divides African musicians
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Africa
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4 days ago

Who wins when Nigeria's richest man takes on the 'oil mafia'?
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Africa
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3 days ago
Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon
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Africa
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5 days ago
Pop stars and pop art: Africa's top shots
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Africa
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6 days ago
I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim
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Africa
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7 days ago
Unconventional Trump brings openings and perils for Africa
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World
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13 November

Sport

'Bigger cause' of civil war drives Sudan's Afcon dream
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Africa Sport
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1 day ago
Cisse exit 'very sad' for Senegal football president
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Africa Sport
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2 days ago
Botswana, Mozambique & Tanzania complete Afcon 2025 field
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Africa Sport
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2 days ago
South Africa's Hendrikse brothers to face Wales
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Welsh Rugby
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2 days ago
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Gatland backed by Erasmus before Cardiff date
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Welsh Rugby
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2 days ago
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Watch/Listen

The courageous father in jail for 23 years. Video, 00:03:35
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Africa
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6 days ago
The people making the case for tourists to visit Africa
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Africa
Posted
12 November
Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town. Video, 00:00:33
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UK
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4 November
Mpox - what we know... and what we don't. Video, 00:03:57
Posted
25 October
'My farm was destroyed by drought then floods - I am confused' Video, 00:02:34
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Africa
Posted
17 October

Programmes and podcasts

Live: World Service for Africa
Focus on Africa Podcast. Audio
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BBC World Service
Africa Daily podcast
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BBC World Service
The Comb podcast
This is Africa

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