Ivory Coast’s ex-President Gbagbo returns home after ICC acquittal

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Laurent Gbagbo was taken to the ICC in 2011 on charges of crimes against humanity.

Why what’s happening in Ethiopia matters for Africa

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Famine conditions and insecurity in Tigray as well as upcoming elections affect the future of Ethiopia.

Tigray war: Walking three days to find a hospital

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People's lives in northern Ethiopia are in tatters as they deal with famine in the ruins of a war zone.

Botswana diamond could be world’s third largest

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The "rare and extraordinary" gem weighs 1,098 carats and was unveiled by diamond firm, Debswana.

Africa’s Covid patients ‘dying from lack of oxygen’

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Health agencies and medics tells the BBC of a growing crisis facing low-income African nations.

Somalia sack coach after less than three weeks

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The Somali Football Federation sacks coach Abdellatif Saleft after less than three weeks in charge and hours before a friendly against Djibouti.

Tracking change in Ethiopia and the challenges ahead

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The BBC charts the dramatic changes and challenges facing the country as it goes to the polls.

Somalia: Attack kills 10 at Mogadishu army training camp

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A suicide bomber targeted a queue of new recruits waiting outside the base, a witness says.

South Africa: Unidentified stones spark ‘diamond rush’

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Many of those digging in KwaHlathi village believe the crystal-like stones are precious jewels.

Africa Cup of Nations: Sierra Leone beat Benin 1-0 to reach finals for first time in 25 years

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Kei Kamara scores the crucial penalty as Sierra Leone beat Benin 1-0 to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 25 years.