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Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request

The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump.

Former South Africa captain Dumke dies aged 29

Former South Africa women's captain Lusanda Dumke dies after being diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer.

Defenders ‘scared’ of Nigeria’s Osimhen – Onyeka

Victor Osimhen is described as a striker "on another level" by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria's bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Defenders ‘scared’ of Nigeria’s Osimhen – Onyeka

Victor Osimhen is described as a striker "on another level" by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria's bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sudan’s RSF trying to cover up mass killings in el-Fasher, researchers say

Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

French court sentences ex-DR Congo rebel and politician to 30 years in jail

In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.

‘Bandits’ kidnap worshippers during church service in Nigeria

At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.

Benin have point to prove at Afcon after World Cup pain

Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.

Benin have point to prove at Afcon after World Cup pain

Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.

Benin have point to prove at Afcon after World Cup pain

Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.