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Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe.

'Extraordinary' Zambian musician dies after New Year's Eve crash

Zambians mourn Dandy Krazy, 47, who has died in hospital after being involved in a traffic collision.

The Nigerians who yearn for the title 'Leopard Slayer'

During the festive season, a community in the West African state confers titles to wealthy men in search of prestige.

What to look out for in African sport in 2025

Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.

Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation

The country is home to the biggest remaining contingent of French troops in the region.

Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

Amnesty International hails the decision as a "beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement".

Mozambique opposition leader calls for unity ahead of renewed protests

Nearly 280 people have reportedly been killed in unrest following October's disputed election.

How Kenyan workers who earn $2 a day to grow coffee are being hit by climate change

Growers find that the changing climate is having a big impact on the size of their harvests.

Nigerians shimmy and shake at 'Africa's biggest party'

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

How old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singer

Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.

The YouTubers exploring their family homelands

Three friends, known as the Kids of the Colony, have racked up millions of views on social media.

On patrol with Kenyan forces inside Haiti's gang warzone

The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

Soweto's 'Lion King' on his return for Mufasa

Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.

BBC reveals fighters accused of massacre in Sudan

Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha

Somali piracy 2.0 - the BBC meets the new robbers of the high seas

Two fishermen tell the BBC why they have decided to become pirates in search of big ransoms.

Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

Kenya's Ruto embraces rivals to shore up support

Battling widespread criticism over the cost of living, the president names more opposition ministers.

'I told Sudan players to feel they are Messi or Ronaldo'

Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Chebet smashes own women's 5km world record

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes the women's 5km world record to set a time of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona.

'Banda-wagon' gathers pace as Zambian eyes greatness

Zambia captain Barbra Banda, recently-crowned African Women's Footballer of the Year, wants to be the world's best player.

Remembering African sport's notable deaths in 2024

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.

'Traumatised' Rohr wants Libya sanctioned

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr claims it is "dangerous and unsafe" for international football matches to be played in Libya.

Rabada sends SA into Test final with thrilling win

South Africa secure their place in June's World Test Championship final by holding their nerve to beat Pakistan by two wickets on an enthralling fourth day of the first Test in Centurion.

Olympic triumphs, cycling glory and Ivorian joy - Africa's year in sport

BBC Sport Africa reviews the continent's top moments in 2024, including historic achievements at the Olympics, Paralympics and the Tour de France.

Nigeria's Iwobi plays Santa with his Christmas shop

Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents.

Watch: BBC sees 'complete devastation' in Mayotte

BBC Africa Correspondent Mayeni Jones reports from cyclone-hit Mayotte, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to assess the damage.

Watch: Cyclone Chido batters Mayotte leaving heavy damage

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

Pastor Tobi Adeboyega: 'I came to the UK at 25, I lost track of time'

Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega addresses his UK deportation case and allegations against his church

Jubilant Ghanaians celebrate election results

Supporters of John Mahama have been celebrating after Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat.

The deadly dig for Ghana's gold

Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.

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