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Russians feared dead after plane shot down in Sudan
The Russian embassy says it is investigating the fate of Russians reported to have been on board.

Mozambique election results being doctored - EU
Observers cast doubt on the credibility of the polls as tensions grow ahead of the officials results.

Cameroon's president finally seen in public
President Paul Biya, 91, had been out of the public eye for six weeks, sparking rumours he had died.

Mega meteorite boiled Earth's oceans, S Africa impact site shows
It was 200 times bigger than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs nearly three billion years later.

UN 'deeply concerned' Kenya returned Turkish refugees
The UN's statement follows reports that multiple Turkish nationals were abducted in Nairobi on Friday.

Putin gathers allies to show West's pressure isn’t working
Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming more than 20 world leaders to the Brics summit.

Mother of British-Egyptian political prisoner goes on hunger strike
Alaa Abdel Fattah is a British-Egyptian national who has spent most of the last decade in jail.

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighters
Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.

'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.

'You can't show weakness' - why African leaders maintain secrecy around their health
There is a long history of African leaders hiding or lying about their health to keep rivals at bay.

The man lined up to be Kenya's next deputy president
Ex-law professor and Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki has been a loyal ally to President Ruto.

'My nephews died in tanker blast trying to stop petrol scoopers'
A farming community is in shock after more than 150 people are killed in an inferno after a tanker crash.

The ever-shifting alliances that fuelled Kenya's impeachment drama
The unprecedented impeachment of his deputy leaves President Ruto holding all the cards - for now.

Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

How a Kenyan schoolgirl fell in love with planting trees
A 14-year-old child has achieved global fame for her efforts to tackle climate change.

Why there's a rush of African satellite launches
Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.

Chris Brown concert shines spotlight on violence against women in South Africa
A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.

Lupita Nyong'o speaks of family ordeal and condemns 'chilling' Kenya crackdown
The Hollywood star, who grew up in Kenya, said the response to this year's protests was "upsetting".

The 91-year-old African president who keeps defying death rumours
Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

Africa providing 'incredible talent' for NBA
As the new NBA season tips off, players like Joel Embiid and Victor Wembanyama continue to demonstrate Africa's influence on the competition.

Rabada takes 300th Test wicket - how does he compare?
South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada has taken his 300th Test wicket - and here's how he compares to other all-time greats.

South Africa beaten by New Zealand in T20 World Cup final
New Zealand win their first Women's T20 World Cup title with a comprehensive win over South Africa in Dubai.

Emotional Ngannou stops Ferreira in first round on MMA return
An emotional Francis Ngannou marks his return to MMA with a first-round stoppage of Renan Ferreira at the PFL Super Fights event in Riyadh.

Risk-taker Ngannou is changing landscape of combat sports
Just 22 months after leaving the UFC, Francis Ngannou returns to MMA as one of the biggest combat sports stars in the world when he faces Renan Ferreira in the PFL in Riyadh on Saturday.

Is Africa the next frontier for esports and pro gaming?
Esports is on the rise in Africa, led by a tech-savvy youthful population and female pioneers, and life as a professional gamer is now possible.

What next for Ghana after 'embarrassing' results?
With Ghana in danger of missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004, how can the fortunes of the Black Stars be improved?

Tributes paid to former Zambia coach Poulsen
Former Zambia boss Roald Poulsen holds a "special place" in the hearts of fans after helping rebuild the squad after a 1993 plane crash.

Afcon qualifying wins bring 'pride' to war-torn Sudan
Sudan's performances in qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations bring pride and joy to a country affected by civil war, says Abobaker Eisa.

'My farm was destroyed by drought then floods - I am confused'
Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

BBC reporter: They ransacked my home and left my town in ruins
The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.

'A humanitarian at his core'
DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.

Inside a hospital on the front line of Sudan’s hunger crisis
One of the worst famines in decades could be underway in Sudan, aid workers warn.

The brothers breaking freestyle football world records
Meet Victor and Confidence Kipo, the young Nigerian siblings doing the trick when it comes to freestyle football.

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?
The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.

Why is Turkey deepening its ties with Somalia?
The two signed a new naval deal this year after more than a decade of strategic partnership.

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