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The authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, described as a "national tragedy".
Nigeria's customs agency says wildlife trafficking is "frequent" in the country.
The opposition allege the undergraduate, who pleaded for forgiveness in court, was tortured.
A condition of the agreement is that Rwanda will "approve each individual proposed for resettlement".
The Charity Commission criticises “all parties” at Sentebale for allowing a “damaging” dispute to play out publicly.
Nigeria's customs agency says wildlife trafficking is "frequent" in the country.
Shatta Wale criticises the authorities the seizure of his car and says he is unaware of its link to crime.
The 12-month pilot programme targeting Malawi and Zambia aims to curb visa overstays, the US says.
A study in Rwanda reveals the significance of a social connection between female mountain gorillas.
The opposition allege the undergraduate, who pleaded for forgiveness in court, was tortured.
An undercover BBC investigation reveals the women who involve children as young as 13 in sex work.
Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Two African nations have taken criminals from other countries deported from the US.
The end of food aid could have devastating effects for the victims of an Islamist insurgency.
The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.
The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict.
Congolese customs official Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi has been beatified for standing up to corruption.
D'Tigress won their seventh Afrobasket title over the weekend and a spot at the World Cup.
After missing out on Wafcon 2024, Tanzania forward Aisha Masaka says social media has helped her stay in touch with home and lifted her spirits.
'Trailblazing' Peace Lekuru, who has signed for York Valkyrie, is 'hopefully the first of many'.
Despite criticism, the Congolese government says the deal with raise the profile of the country.
Hansie Cronje's story, re-examined in Sport's Strangest Crimes on BBC Sounds, is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.
England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.
The BBC revisits the city of Goma six months after it was seized by M23 rebels.
Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.
Nigerian police officer Juliet Ukah will make history when the Professional Fighters League holds its first event in Africa.
Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa.
The authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, described as a "national tragedy".
Nigeria's customs agency says wildlife trafficking is "frequent" in the country.
The opposition allege the undergraduate, who pleaded for forgiveness in court, was tortured.
El-Fasher, encircled by RSF paramilitary fighters, has not had food deliveries for over a year.
D'Tigress won their seventh Afrobasket title over the weekend and a spot at the World Cup.
At the start of a murder trial, a farm supervisor says his boss ordered him to dispose of two women's bodies.
An undercover BBC investigation reveals the women who involve children as young as 13 in sex work.
Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?
Moussa Mara expressed solidarity with opposition figures held after political parties were dissolved.
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