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International News - An African Perspective

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Anger as aid worker dies after DR Congo shooting
Colleagues say Jerry Muhindo Kavali, 49, was kind, committed and "always had a smile on his face".

DR Congo rebels seeking to exploit discrimination against minority Tutsis
What is it like to be an ethnic Tutsi in DR Congo - the people for whom the M23 rebels say they are fighting?

South Africa invites Ukraine's Zelensky for state visit
Confirming the invite South Africa's president said there was a need for an inclusive peace process.

Nigeria ex-military leader for first time admits regret over cancelled poll
Ibrahim Babangida's annulment triggered a political crisis in 1993 and is still remembered today.

Rwanda angered by US sanctions over DR Congo violence
Rwanda is facing a backlash for its alleged support of M23 rebels in the neighbouring country.

Veteran Ugandan politician charged with treason
The case against Kizza Besigye is now being heard in a civilian rather than military court.

BBC undercover filming exposes Indian pharma firm fuelling opioid crisis
An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.

'Robbers stole the crosses from my daughter's and my mother's graves for scrap'
Graves in the Tanzanian city of Morogoro are being targeted as people steal metal crosses to sell on.

Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries
Peers and scholars reflect on the role Muhsin Hendricks played in the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities.

Rebels leave families devastated in wake of DR Congo advance
The BBC meets residents of Goma following the rebel takeover and those being forced by the M23 to leave camps.

Why Uganda's iconic crested crane faces extinction
The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.

'My wife fears sex, I fear death' - impacts of the USAID freeze
Despite a US waiver allowing the resumption of humanitarian help, life-saving services have shut.

The 'baby Olympian' and the pregnancy that stunned the world
Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez says it is important to tell women "your body can surprise you" after competing at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.

Piercings and prayers: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Is it checkmate for South Africa after Trump threats?
The US president is ratcheting up pressure on South Africa over its domestic and foreign policy.

Oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC
The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.

Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso
Three men tell the BBC they have crossed the border multiple times to fight the military.

The DR Congo rebel leader whose fighters have created turmoil
M23 chief Sultani Makenga, wanted for war crimes, has fought as a rebel and a soldier in two countries.

How Somalis see the 'Black Hawk Down' battle three decades on
As a documentary about the military disaster is released the BBC speaks to some still affected.

Who's pulling the strings in the DR Congo crisis?
As M23 rebels advance in DR Congo, regional players meet to defuse the escalating crisis.

Sudan army makes huge gains as it seeks to recapture war-torn capital
"Shrapnel and stray ammunition are falling on my neighbourhood," a doctor tells the BBC.

Why Trump is on the warpath in Somalia
Militants in the mountains of north-eastern Somalia have become the beating heart of Islamic State in Africa.

Boss ladies and holy men: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Johannesburg revival: Bringing hope to one of world's most dangerous cities
Johannesburg is known as a dangerous city, but some people are working to change that reputation.

Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.

'People are afraid': BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control
More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma.

Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?
The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo
There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels.

DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.

South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war
Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.

Eto'o claims victory in ethics breach case
Lawyers for Samuel Eto'o say the president of Cameroon's FA has won his appeal against a $200,000 fine handed out by the Confederation of African Football.

'They shot my dad in front of me' - African refugees eye Olympics
After fleeing conflict, over 100 athletes from across Africa attend trials in Kenya in the hope of becoming part of the Refugee Olympic Team.

Stirling & Campher help Ireland to win over Zimbabwe
A 144-run partnership between Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher steers Ireland to a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe as they level the ODI series in Harare.

Hat-trick hero Marmoush can ease burden on Haaland
There is not much Erling Haaland has failed to do when it comes to scoring goals since he joined Manchester City, although none of his 11 hat-tricks have come quicker than Omar Marmoush's first for the club.

Burnley's Hannibal accuses Preston's Osmajic of racial abuse
Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri accuses Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him during Saturday's Championship match at Deepdale.

'The situation is chaotic' after rebels seize DR Congo city
Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army leave hospitals overwhelmed with patients.

Police called to Ghana's parliament after late-night clashes
Ghana's MPs destroyed parliamentary property, including tables, microphones, sound equipment, and other items.

Rival African bids to bring F1 back to the continent
Rwanda and South Africa are launching rival bids to bring F1 racing back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

'Every face deserves a smile' - Adeyemi
Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi talks to BBC Sport Africa about his foundation and why he feels impelled to give back to Nigeria.

'I never thought I could play ice hockey in Kenya'
East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.

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.

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