Zimbabwe’s CCC crisis: Farce turning to tragedy for the opposition

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The CCC faces by-elections after an "imposter" expels its MPs - to the delight of the ruling party.

Africa’s week in pictures: 1-7 December 2023

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A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

UK paid Rwanda an extra £100m for asylum deal

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It means the UK has spent £240m on the scheme, despite no asylum seekers being sent to the African nation.

Kendrick Lamar thrills fans with Rwanda concert

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The concert is part of a planned touring series curated by the rapper that will expand across Africa.

Watch: Video shows moment of huge explosion in Seychelles

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A state of emergency is declared in the country after massive blast at an industrial area.

Tanzanians wonder where where Vice-President Philip Mpango has gone

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Philip Mpango has not been seen in public since late October, sparking rumours about his health.

Kenya follows Malawi in sending farm workers to Israel amid Hamas war

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Kenya follows Malawi in sending casual farm workers to fill a labour shortage on Israel's farms.

Seychelles blast site like a war zone, says President Ramkalawan

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People have been ordered to stay home after a blast in an industrial zone causes major destruction.

Ethiopia’s Tigray war: Athlete deaths among devastating impact on sport

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Tigray's state athletics federation tells the BBC that 76 athletes were killed during the bloody conflict in the Ethiopian region.

Outed on TikTok in Ethiopia: ‘How a dance nearly cost me my life’

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A clip of two men dancing unleashes a torrent of homophobic hatred in Ethiopia.