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29.01.2025 21:02 In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.

29.01.2025 21:02 Authorities say the plane carrying oil workers crashed three minutes after take-off.

29.01.2025 16:22 The announcement comes as M23 rebels tightened their control over Goma city, seizing its airport.

29.01.2025 16:22 Where are rebels causing havoc in eastern DR Congo getting their funding?

29.01.2025 16:22 Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting violence in 2021 following the jailing of her father.

29.01.2025 11:10 Who is Naomi Girma? BBC Sport takes a look at five interesting facts about Chelsea's new world record signing.

28.01.2025 20:20 The investigation comes after Italian authorities freed a Libyan national wanted by the ICC.

28.01.2025 15:50 The 24-year-old was flown to the US accused of child exploitation, which he denies.

28.01.2025 11:03 At least 17 people have reportedly been killed and close to 400 wounded.

28.01.2025 11:03 The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is made in Morocco where defending champions Ivory Coast will be in the same group as Cameroon

28.01.2025 05:50 Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd.

27.01.2025 20:41 Footage shows people believed to be escaped prisoners on the streets of Goma, as M23 rebels enter the Congolese city.

27.01.2025 15:00 M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

27.01.2025 15:00 Tuface, also known as 2Baba, is seen as one of the pioneers of Nigeria's vibrant music scene.

27.01.2025 10:30 The DR Congo is planning to build a massive dam delivering power to millions of people - but it is not easy.