Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

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France's president says the ambassador will leave and all military co-operation will end in the coming months.

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa smashes women’s marathon world record in Berlin

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Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa shatters the women's marathon world record as she wins in Berlin, while Eliud Kipchoge is the men's winner with record fifth victory.

French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murder

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MHD, a pioneer of "Afro trap" music, was tried for the gang murder of a young man in Paris in 2018.

Sudan war: Army chief Burhan claims he’s ready for peace talks

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General Burhan's army has been fighting a brutal war against the Rapid Support Forces since April.

Morocco earthquake: Sisters’ nightmares and a plea for lipstick

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Two sisters tell the BBC how the earthquake in Morocco has left them traumatised and anxious.

Afcon 2023: Schedule, dates & draw for stars including Mohamed Salah & Andre Onana

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With the Africa Cup of Nations line-up decided, here's the essential information on Afcon 2023.

MohBad mourners teargassed at Nigeria’s Lekki toll gate after Lagos concert

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It happened after a memorial concert in Lagos for MohBad, who died last week aged 27.

Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu’s lock of hair returned after 140 years in UK

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Prince Alemayehu, who was taken to the UK aged seven, died at 18 after an unhappy upbringing.

Timbuktu siege: Two killed in Mali mortar attack

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The culturally significant Malian city is under siege by jihadists, causing shortages of basic items.

Westgate mall shooting: Why do Kenya’s Muslims feel targeted?

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Since the al-Shabab Westgate shopping mall attack, the Kenyan Somali community has felt targeted by Kenya's Security forces.