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Dozens killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion

People rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker when it suddenly exploded, engulfing them in flames.

Briton Okolie to headline ‘historic’ card in Nigeria

British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie is set to headline a card in Nigeria in December, saying it "will be a historic moment for Africa, my family and my career".

Pakistan out after rain-hit defeat by South Africa

South Africa return to the top of the table and eliminate Pakistan from the World Cup with a 150-run win on the DLS method in a rain-plagued match in Colombo.

Passengers jump from windows in fatal Ethiopia train crash

Fifteen people died in the night-time collision in the Somali region, officials tell the BBC.

Kenya at crossroads as nation reels from Odinga’s death

The death of the veteran politician is likely to alter the political landscape, analysts say.

Kenya at crossroads as nation reels from Odinga’s death

The death of the veteran politician is likely to alter the political landscape, analysts say.

Kenya at crossroads as nation reels from Odinga’s death

The death of the veteran politician is likely to alter the political landscape, analysts say.

Madagascar’s Gen Z protesters angry at coup leader’s choice of PM

They say the decision "runs contrary to the desired structural change" they were seeking.

Drone attack hits Sudan’s capital ahead of planned airport reopening

The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.

French ex-president Sarkozy goes to jail for campaign finance conspiracy

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.