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South African women arming themselves against gender violence

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

Nigerian separatist leader sentenced to life for terrorism

Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Ethiopia receives historic artefacts held in Germany for 100 years

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Hakimi and Chebbak named African players of the year

Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak deliver a double success for Morocco as they are named 2025 African men's and women's footballer of the year respectively.

Hakimi and Chebbak named African players of the year

Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak deliver a double success for Morocco as they are named 2025 African men's and women's footballer of the year respectively.

Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty says

A widespread campaign sought to "silence and suppress" protesters, Amnesty International says.

Arsenal to end sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda

Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Arsenal to end sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda

Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Nicki Minaj supports contested Trump claim Christians being persecuted in Nigeria

The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

‘It would have been better if they’d killed me’: A forgotten war destroying women’s lives

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.