Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: ‘My wife died giving birth to twins while we hid’

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A father tells the BBC his tragic story of fleeing the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya’s ‘spy queen’

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BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen".

Egypt’s dreams of democracy still alive?

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It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak.

Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique’s second city Beira

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Officials are assessing the scale of the damage and trying to restore power in parts of Beira.

Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring

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Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working.

Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US

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President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura.

African Nations Championship: Cameroon, Guinea, Morocco and DR Congo all held to draws

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Tanzania beat Namibia while Morocco are held in the second round of matches at the African Nations Championship in Cameroon.

Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni overcomes Bobi Wine challenge – for now

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President Yoweri Museveni sees off another challenger despite the expectation surrounding Bobi Wine.

Central African Republic declares emergency as rebels surround Bangui

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Central African Republic, two-thirds controlled by rebels, is "at grave risk" the UN envoy says.

Diary Sow: Talented Senegal student ‘sorry’ after disappearing in France

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Diary Sow, who raised concern by failing to return to school in Paris, had been "on a little break".