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Botswana ‘on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds’, president tells BBC

Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

Botswana ‘on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds’, president tells BBC

Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

Deported from the US to Ghana then ‘dumped’ at the border: Nigerian man speaks out

US deportee says Ghanaian officers secretly moved him and others to Togo and left them there without documents.

Behind the Gen Z protesters who want to force Madagascar’s president from power

President Rajoelina's move fails to quell the protest movement that is now threatening his own position.

Robert Mugabe’s son appears in court on drug charge

Police allege they found marijuana on him during a traffic stop and are investigating a "syndicate linked to him".

What’s behind Morocco’s Gen Z protests?

Young protesters in Morocco are protesting against corruption and for better health and education.

What’s behind Morocco’s Gen Z protests?

Young protesters in Morocco are protesting against corruption and for better health and education.

Zidane’s son Luca called up to Algeria squad

Luca Zidane, the son of France legend Zinedine, is called up by Algeria for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.

Scaffolding collapsed as people climbed to see Ethiopia church mural, eyewitness tells BBC

Funerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church.

Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup

Namibia and Zimbabwe seal qualification for next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after victories in African qualifying.