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Five missing Kenyan youths freed amid uproar over abductions
More than 80 young Kenyans have gone missing in recent months, with many blaming the security forces.

The remarkable life of Andrée Blouin - Africa's overlooked independence heroine
Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.

Mozambique opposition leader says he will return home from exile
Venâncio Mondlane left Mozambique shortly before last October's elections, which he says he won.

Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo
The gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in.

Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

Africa's capoeira kids
Capoeira, a sport mixing martial art and dance, is one of Brazil’s biggest cultural exports. Now a new generation of African children are rediscovering its appeal and African roots.

Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations
The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.

Bringing a tyrannical Ethiopian queen and her twins to life
A compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire.

The Nigerians who yearn for the title 'Leopard Slayer'
During the festive season, a community in the West African state confers titles to wealthy men in search of prestige.

How Kenyan workers who earn $2 a day to grow coffee are being hit by climate change
Growers find that the changing climate is having a big impact on the size of their harvests.

Nigerians shimmy and shake at 'Africa's biggest party'
Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

How old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singer
Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.

The YouTubers exploring their family homelands
Three friends, known as the Kids of the Colony, have racked up millions of views on social media.

On patrol with Kenyan forces inside Haiti's gang warzone
The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

Soweto's 'Lion King' on his return for Mufasa
Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.

BBC reveals fighters accused of massacre in Sudan
Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha

Somali piracy 2.0 - the BBC meets the new robbers of the high seas
Two fishermen tell the BBC why they have decided to become pirates in search of big ransoms.

Fulham squad 'one big brotherhood', says Iwobi
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi says the team spirit at Fulham is enabling him to enjoy his "best season" in the Premier League.

What to look out for in African sport in 2025
Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.

'I told Sudan players to feel they are Messi or Ronaldo'
Sudan coach Kwasi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Chebet smashes own women's 5km world record
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes the women's 5km world record to set a time of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona.

'Banda-wagon' gathers pace as Zambian eyes greatness
Zambia captain Barbra Banda, recently-crowned African Women's Footballer of the Year, wants to be the world's best player.

Remembering African sport's notable deaths in 2024
Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.

'Traumatised' Rohr wants Libya sanctioned
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr claims it is "dangerous and unsafe" for international football matches to be played in Libya.

Kenya investigates space junk that fell on village
Experts are trying to figure out how a 500kg metal ring ended up crashing into Kenya.

Fire devastates one of Africa's largest clothes markets
Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.

Nigeria's Iwobi plays Santa with his Christmas shop
Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents.

Watch: BBC sees 'complete devastation' in Mayotte
BBC Africa Correspondent Mayeni Jones reports from cyclone-hit Mayotte, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to assess the damage.

Pastor Tobi Adeboyega: 'I came to the UK at 25, I lost track of time'
Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega addresses his UK deportation case and allegations against his church

Jubilant Ghanaians celebrate election results
Supporters of John Mahama have been celebrating after Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat.

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