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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.

Kenya's Ruto embraces rivals to shore up support
Battling widespread criticism over the cost of living, the president names more opposition ministers.

How offer of free food led to deadly crush at Nigerian Christmas fair
Discarded everyday objects remain after people fled Wednesday's deadly crush in Ibadan in panic.

Suspected 'witchdoctors' arrested over attempt to 'bewitch' Zambia's president
The pair were found with magic charms, including a live chameleon, the police say.

The student who blew whistle on Kenya airport controversy
Nelson Amenya is hailed as a hero in Kenya after sharing details of a plan to lease the main airport.

Swimming santa and dazzling dancers: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

'I'd rather die than leave my mum': Survivors describe Mayotte cyclone horror
The BBC hears how roofs flew off homes as people sheltered inside in the cyclone-hit French territory.

Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club
Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

Malawi seeks billions of dollars from US firm over ruby sales
Columbia Gem House denies government claims that it owes $309bn in unpaid taxes and royalties.

The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed
Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base
BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

'I wasn't me any more' - a photographer tackles her postnatal depression
Through her work, Dola Posh shares her story to help other new mothers deal with complex feelings.

'Thankless job' - why trainee Kenyan doctors are taking their own lives
A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.

More jobs and no 'nuisance taxes' - Ghanaians' great expectations
John Mahama was elected on his pledges to solve the economic crisis but won't find it easy, analysts say.

How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France
France's nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.

Ghana becomes record fifth African nation to see opposition victory this year
Voters across Africa are punishing ruling parties over the state of the economy.

Who is John Mahama, set to return as Ghana's president?
Mahama's colourful story involves a historic coup, a stay in Moscow and a surprise dancehall hit.

What can we expect at Afcon 2025 with one year to go?
With one year to go until the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, what can we expect when the finals return to Morocco?

'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.

Monaco condemn 'unacceptable' Singo racist abuse
Monaco condemn racist abuse of defender Wilfried Singo after the collision that left PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with a facial injury.

How Lookman went from 'failure' to Africa's best
Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman encourages the youth of Africa to "turn pain to power" after being named as the continent's best player.

SA all out for 64 as England secure dominant Test win
England win their first women's Test since 2014 with a crushing 286-run victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein.

Lookman and Banda named African players of the year
Nigeria's Ademola Lookman and Zambia's Barbra Banda are crowned Africa's best footballers at the Caf Awards in Marrakesh.

Diallo's derby - how Ivory Coast's Amad made the difference for Man Utd
MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United's match-winner Amad Diallo was the only player to have freedom and fearlessness in Sunday's Manchester derby.

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.

Watch: Cyclone Chido batters Mayotte leaving heavy damage
Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

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.

The deadly dig for Ghana's gold
Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

Illegal Ghana gold mining causing widespread disruption
Illegal gold mining in Ghana picked up this year following an almost 30% rise in global gold prices, despite military operations to shut them down.




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