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How ‘blood gold’ is fuelling conflict in West Africa
Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.
Jihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military posts
Tuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.
Congolese army destroys plane rebels claim was carrying aid
It is the latest violent incident since a peace deal was signed in Washington last week.
Outcry after Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years in jail
The sentence comes off the back of a souring of relations between French and Algeria.
Outcry after Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years in jail
The sentence comes off the back of a souring of relations between French and Algeria.
Dozens of Ghanaians trafficked in job scam rescued in Nigeria
The victims, mostly young men, were lured with promises of football contracts or other jobs abroad.
Liberian president killed in coup gets state funeral after 45 years
William Tolbert was killed during the 1980 coup - his body was then believed to be dumped in a mass grave.
‘I lost a baby and then rescued a child dodging air strikes in Sudan’s civil war’
A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.
Losing a baby, rescuing a child and dodging air strikes in Sudan’s civil war
A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.
Kenyan vendor shot by police during protests dies after life support switched off
Boniface Kariuki, 22, was shot in the head, sparking outrage among Kenyans.