Reporter’s eyewitness account of the Nairobi gas explosion

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BBC Africa's Dorcas Wangira recounts her experience of the fiery blast in Kenya's capital.

Lookman fires Nigeria into Afcon semi-finals

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Ademola Lookman scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Angola to reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

UN receiving reports of Sudan starvation deaths

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As the fighting escalates the World Food Programme is unable to reach many of those in need.

Afrobeat is now part of pop music, says Grammys CEO

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This is the first time African music will have its own category at the prestigious Grammy awards.

‘Increase in prize money’ key to Afcon gap narrowing

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An increase in prize money has contributed to the success of lower-ranked teams at Afcon 2023, claims the head of African football.

Ghana enforces controversial emissions levy

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Each diesel or petrol vehicle will incur up to $24 a year under a new law meant to curb emissions.

The moment a huge gas blast hit Nairobi

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A huge gas blast in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, has killed at least three people and injured nearly 300.

Nigerian monarch shot dead and wife kidnapped

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Gunmen stormed the palace of traditional ruler Segun Aremu amid concern about a wave of abductions.

Nollywood star sentenced for stepping on naira notes

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She pleaded guilty to tampering with the cash while dancing at a friend's wedding, authorities say.

Survivors being treated after Kenya gas explosion

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Police are securing the scene in the capital after a blast ripped through a part of the city.