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Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappings
They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.
Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says
Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.
Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya
Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.
Ghanaians’ ICC petition over migrant attacks ‘opportunistic’, says South Africa
The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.
Ghanaians’ ICC petition over migrant attacks ‘opportunistic’, says South Africa
The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.
Africa prepares for historic Olympic moment at Dakar 2026
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics are set to have a "monumental" impact when the Senegalese capital becomes the first African city to host an Olympic event.
Even camels can’t cope: Africa’s ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola
The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.