Greece claims ‘invasion’ in Crete as it tries to halt asylum on Med route

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Greek migration minister Thanos Plevris says his country faces a "state of emergency".

Ivory Coast president, 83, says he will run for fourth term

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Ouattara is the poll's frontrunner as numerous major challengers have been banned from running.

US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law

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Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.

Burkina Faso rejects Ivory Coast’s statement that activist died by suicide

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Alain Faso, a pro-junta activist from Burkina Faso, died while in custody in Ivory Coast.

Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade

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England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.

Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade

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England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.

Middlesbrough sign Ivorian midfielder Kante

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Middlesbrough complete their second signing of the summer after agreeing a five-year deal with Abdoulaye Kante from French club Troyes.

Nigeria’s victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each

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Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.

Nigeria’s victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each

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Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.

More than 1,000 people arrested over deadly Angola fuel protests

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"People are fed up, hunger is rife," activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda.