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Two African nations have taken criminals from other countries deported from the US.
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Barcelona agree shirt sponsorship deal with DR Congo
Despite criticism, the Congolese government says the deal with raise the profile of the country.
Kenya’s sweeping alcohol control plans spark anger
The plans include a ban on the sale of alcohol in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.
Aid cuts will push Nigerians into arms of Boko Haram militants, WFP warns
The end of food aid could have devastating effects for the victims of an Islamist insurgency.
Angola’s petrol protest death toll rises as medics overwhelmed
At least 22 people have died in the most widespread protests Angola has seen in recent years.
Le Court makes history in Tour de France Femmes
Kim le Court becomes the first African to win a stage at the Tour de France Femmes as she claims stage five on Wednesday.
More than a dozen children die because of food shortages in Sudan camp – medics
Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.
Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy
Hansie Cronje’s story, re-examined in Sport’s Strangest Crimes on BBC Sounds, is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.
Tanzania’s ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenyan backlash
They are barred from areas like mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining and curio shops.
Ivory Coast president, 83, says he will run for fourth term
Ouattara is the poll’s frontrunner as numerous major challengers have been banned from running.
US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new origins law
Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.
Burkina Faso rejects Ivory Coast’s statement that activist died by suicide
Alain Faso, a pro-junta activist from Burkina Faso, died while in custody in Ivory Coast.
Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade
England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 win.
Middlesbrough sign Ivorian midfielder Kante
Middlesbrough complete their second signing of the summer after agreeing a five-year deal with Abdoulaye Kante from French club Troyes.
Nigeria’s victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each
Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.
Dozens of arrests during Angola fuel protests
“People are fed up, hunger is rife,” activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda.
What we learned from Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024
After Nigeria sealed their 10th African title, several issues need to be addressed to boost women’s football on the continent.
‘How will we survive?’ Lesotho factory that made Trump golf shirts hit hard by US tariffs
The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho’s textile industry.
Nigeria kidnappers kill 38 hostages ‘like rams’
They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.
Nigeria kidnappers kill 38 hostages even after ransom paid
They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.
Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs
African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year