Timbuktu: Mali’s ancient city defies jihadist siege to stage a festival

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Musicians and traders flock to Mali's ancient city despite a blockade from Islamist fighters.

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act challenged in Constitutional Court

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The government is defending the case brought by rights groups who say the law violates basic freedoms.

Egypt election: President Sisi wins third term

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The former army chief beat three low-profile candidates, with the runner-up securing only 4.5%.

Watch: Flames engulf Guinea fuel depot after huge blast

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The blast at the African country's only oil refinery blew out the windows of local houses, witnesses say.

Conakry explosion: Huge blast at oil terminal in Guinea’s capital

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At least eight people have reportedly been killed and dozens wounded in the blast in Conakry.

Afcon 2023: How will Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana & Senegal fare in Groups A, B and C?

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With heavyweight matches involving former winners, BBC Sport Africa previews Groups A to C at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa’s Zuma lays down election challenge to ANC

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The former president is seeking to portray himself as the saviour of the governing party by opposing it.

South African hostage Gerco van Deventer freed by al-Qaeda militants

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Paramedic Gerco van Deventer was seized in Libya in 2017, and later sold to the militants in Mali.

Three dead after historic Kairouan walls collapse

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The stonemasons died while carrying out repairs on the Unesco World Heritage site.

Kenya’s secret church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers

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The church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers in a country that is growing more homophobic.