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Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers
An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

Somaliland rejects Somalia offer of key port to US
The breakaway republic argues Berbera port and airbase are not Somalia's to give away.

Guinea's ex-military ruler pardoned over stadium massacre
Moussa Dadis Camara, pardoned on health grounds, was less than a year into a 20-year sentence.

Expelled South African envoy accuses Trump administration of racism
Ebrahim Rasool, who was accused of "race-baiting" by the US, tells the BBC racism in the White House was "self-evident".

Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring rescue mission
Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Under-fire Zimbabwe president names new army chief
It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.

One million children could die if US cuts funding, charity warns
The US is reported to be planning to cut funding to Gavi, which pays for childhood vaccines.

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

Reporter who sued MP and won $18m hopeful he will pocket the money
But Ghanaian investigative journalist tells the BBC that the message his victory sends is more important.

DR Congo conflict tests China's diplomatic balancing act
Fighting in a mineral-rich region of central Africa proves a quandary for Chinese business interests.

Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria
With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

'Yoh! You're in the OED' – South Africa makes its linguistic mark
The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.

Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia
Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

'I scarred my six children by using skin-lightening creams'
A mother explains why she - and 77% of the country’s women - have used dangerous creams.

Are Nigerians abroad widening the class divide back home?
Some locals find they cannot compete with those holidaying from the diaspora who are nicknamed I Just Got Back.

Five key moments in the battle for Khartoum
BBC Verify examimes social media footage of the fight for control of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum

Will recapture of presidential palace change course of Sudan war?
Sudan's army has retaken the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but what's next after two years of war?

The gravedigger 'too busy to sleep' as Khartoum fighting rages
The smell of death lingers over the main cemetery for Sudan's capital as the army advances in the city centre.

Groundbreaking but controversial - new IOC president Coventry
Kirsty Coventry will become the 10th International Olympic Committee president - but why is she both a groundbreaking and controversial choice?

Kenya keeper suspended amid match-fixing investigation
Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is provisionally suspended for 90 days amid an investigation into match manipulation in the East African country.

South Africa sweat over potential 2026 World Cup sanction
South Africa could face a sanction, including a points deduction, after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Algeria, Egypt and Morocco on track for 2026 World Cup
Algeria, Egypt and Morocco remain on track to reach the 2026 World Cup but Sudan's unlikely bid to qualify suffers a setback.

Faith comes before football - Ouattara
Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara says Islam helps him "stay on the right path", as he discusses football, faith and fasting.

Partey nets twice for Ghana while Ivorians win again
Thomas Partey nets twice as Ghana strengthen their bid for a place at the 2026 World Cup, while Ivory Coast return to the top of their qualifying group.

Aubameyang dents Kenya's dreams of World Cup spot
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice as Gabon beat Kenya 2-1 to severely dent the East Africans' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup.

'We will be vindicated' - Anas wins $18m defamation case
Anas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures.

Rwanda is planning to attack - Burundi president
President Évariste Ndayishimiye says there's "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack Burundi.

Ouattara on football, faith and fasting
Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara says Islam helps him "stay on the right path", as he discusses football, faith and fasting during Ramadan.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: I want my books to be read in Africa
Nigerian-born author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her books are becoming more available across Africa.

Lesotho - the 'African nation no-one has heard of' reacts to Trump's comments
The BBC took to the streets of Lesotho's capital to get people's reactions on Trump's comments.

Nigerian deportees: 'All we insist on is that they are returned with dignity'
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar speaks to the BBC about the deportation of Nigerians from the US.

'You're under arrest' - how Ngamba made history against all odds
In the latest episode of Born to Brawl, Cindy Ngamba shares her incredible story before her first professional fight against Kirstie Bavington.

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