How Trump’s Africa strategy may become a double-edged sword

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US aid to Africa has been cut and now defence is in Trump's sights - but it may prove more costly.

Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution

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The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.

Senior Kenyan policeman arrested over blogger’s killing

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An investigation is under way into what really happened to Albert Ojwang in a police cell.

Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution

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The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.

Legal win for son tricked into moving to Africa by parents

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The boy travelled to Ghana from London in March 2024 after being told a relative was ill.

Legal win for son tricked into moving to Africa by parents

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The boy travelled to Ghana from London in March 2024 after being told a relative was ill.

Burundi’s ruling party wins every seat in poll as rivals say democracy ‘killed’

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Burundi is set to have a one-party parliament following a poll that the opposition says was rigged.

Zambia’s president not wanted at predecessor’s funeral, family says

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Edgar Lungu's family says he left instructions that President Hichilema should not come near his body.

China ready to drop all tariffs on African imports

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The move comes as the continent's exports face the possibility of high tariffs from the US.

What will the expanded Club World Cup mean for Africa?

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As four African sides prepare for the Club World Cup, BBC Sport Africa looks at what impact the expanded 32-team tournament could have on the continent.