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Ugandan opposition figure taken to military court after Kenya expulsion
Kizza Besigye is charged in a Ugandan military court after his wife says he was kidnapped while in Kenya.

False alarm over DR Congo hero's golden tooth
The mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo's independence hero, was vandalised sparking alarm over his tooth.

Jihadist police chief of Timbuktu jailed for war crimes
Prosecutors say he led a "reign of terror" after the city was overrun by an al-Qaeda-linked group in 2012.

The former president seeking to lead Ghana once more
Mahama's colourful story involves a historic coup, a stay in Moscow and a surprise dancehall hit.

'Bigger cause' of civil war drives Sudan's Afcon dream
Abobaker Eisa says the "bigger cause" of the Sudanese civil war has been a motivating factor in their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Catholic Church rejects $40,000 from Kenya's president
The donation followed a recent statement by bishops that was critical of the government.

Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential election
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Irro" becomes the sixth leader of the self-declared republic.

From political outsider to Ghana's 'Mr Digital'
Presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia hopes he can silence his critics once more to become Ghana's leader.

Who wins when Nigeria's richest man takes on the 'oil mafia'?
Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.

'I may not be human but I sing from my soul' - AI divides African musicians
Some pioneers see it as opportunity but others fear the continent's creativity will be stripped for profit.

Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon
A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.

Pop stars and pop art: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim
John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.

Unconventional Trump brings openings and perils for Africa
Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.

Gold, prices, and jobs: What's at stake in Ghana's elections?
In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.

'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil
With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.

Why a sex tape leak could actually be a ploy for power in Equatorial Guinea
Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant in Equatorial Guinea have flooded social media, shocking people in the country.

Cisse exit 'very sad' for Senegal football president
The departure of Aliou Cisse as Senegal boss after almost a decade in charge and unprecedented success was "very sad", says top official Augustin Senghor.

Botswana, Mozambique & Tanzania complete Afcon 2025 field
Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become the final three qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

South Africa's Hendrikse brothers to face Wales
Brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will start as South Africa half-backs for the first time in the Autumn Nations match against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Gatland backed by Erasmus before Cardiff date
South Africa's double World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus backs under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland before Saturday's match in Cardiff.

Sudan seal Afcon 2025 spot as Benin also go through
Sudan's footballers defy their country's civil war to clinch a remarkable qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Benin also progressing.

South Africa grind out victory over England
South Africa prove too strong for England at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, as Cheslin Kolbe scores twice in a nine-point win.

Ghana's Afcon 2025 bid over as four more sides qualify
Ghana's hopes of reaching the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations are over as Comoros, Mali, Zambia and Zimbabwe qualify with one round of group matches to spare.

Milla my inspiration – Kamara on comeback at 40
Sierra Leone forward Kei Kamara says Cameroon legend Roger Milla is the inspiration for his latest international comeback.

The courageous father in jail for 23 years
What's it like to be the child of the world's longest detained journalist? Dawit Isaak's daughter speaks to the BBC.

The people making the case for tourists to visit Africa
Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town
The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.

Mpox - what we know... and what we don't
How much do we really understand about the virus formerly known as monkeypox?

'My farm was destroyed by drought then floods - I am confused'
Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

BBC reporter: They ransacked my home and left my town in ruins
The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.

'A humanitarian at his core'
DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.

Local Housing

This is one of the main issues facing local people. The inadequacy of social housing stock continues to be the main concerns of local people. And it is getting worst.

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Drugs And Illegal Substances

Taking illegal drug is always fraught with danger. You don't need me to tell you that - your grand mother will say the same. The high very often tend to perpetual low that you will never get out from. Get advise now before it is too late

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Knife Attacks

Who goes around with a knive as weapon of protection is deluded. It will inevitably be your comeuppance. Just in case you do not understand, it will kill you. There is no justification for carrying a knive excerpt when you are foraging in the jungle.

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Gang Culture

We were all young once - doing things adults will frown upon. This was at school or in the play grounds. But as we grew up, people we wanted to associate with start to shrink in numbers as our brain matured correspondingly and as a result doing the right thing. Pick your friends judiciously.

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Local Parks

From a personal experience - the local park is a refuge for meditation,physical exploration and mental rejuvination. Just go for a slow run and see how you feel afterwards. Physical and mentally rewarding. Don't just take my words for it - it is a scientific fact. Please do try it.

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