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West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas pipeline plan
A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 13 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
Many feared dead in another Nigeria boat disaster but why do they keep happening?
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.
Eight worshippers die in crush at Burundi preacher’s gathering
A wall at the exit gate collapsed as many people jostled to leave the venue at night, police say.
Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children’s orphanage – police
Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.
Inside rugby’s greatest production factory
On Saturday Wales face South Africa - a nation who never seem to run out of international-class players. Are there lessons the tourists can learn?
Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about the president
Camilla Alhassan alleged without evidence the president had conducted a ritual to help win an election.
Underdogs, history and late goals – Africa’s World Cup
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.
Underdogs, history and late goals – Africa’s World Cup
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.
Uganda suspends school trips after 20 pupils die in bus crash
Thousands are killed on Uganda's roads each year but this is one of its deadliest accidents involving children.