‘When I couldn’t fix George, I climbed a mountain’

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A father carried his son's weight up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of meningitis.

Cop 27: Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline sparks climate row

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Uganda insists on exploiting its fossil-fuel riches, despite Europe's environmental concerns.

Nigeria’s stolen oil, the military and a man named Government

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The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.

Kilimanjaro: Firefighters containing blaze on Tanzania mountain

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The fire started on Friday night near one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes.

Giorgia Meloni: Migrants’ fears over Italy’s new far-right prime minister

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Giorgia Meloni's promises to crack down on immigration concerns the African community living in Sicily.

Malawi mass grave discovery a ‘sorry state’ – minister Jean Sendeza

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The discovery of a grave of suspected trafficking victims is lamentable, a minister tells the BBC.

World Cup 2022: Ghana fans seek divine inspiration before World Cup

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Ghana announce two national days of prayer and fasting to boost the Black Stars with a month to go to the World Cup in Qatar.

Chad protests: Overnight curfew after protests turn deadly

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Around 50 people died in pro-democracy protests as the international community condemns violence.

Ugandan ivory trader sentenced to life in prison

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The wildlife authority describes this as a landmark punishment in the protection of rare species.

Africa’s week in pictures: 14-20 October 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.