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Ancient Greek Theater, Racecourse Found in Libya

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Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Apollonia on Libya's eastern coast have announced a significant cluster of discoveries, including a previously

Historic Cairo Café Faces Uncertain Future

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For more than a century, Cairo’s Café Riche has served as a gathering place for Egypt’s politicians, writers, artists, and revolutionaries, earning a unique

Ancient Wrestling Ritual Marks Coming-of-age in Togo

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Every July, hundreds of young Kabye men in northern Togo’s Kara region participate in Evala, a centuries-old initiation ceremony that marks their transition

How Selly Raby Kane is Charting Africa’s Fashion Future

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Selly Raby Kane is a Senegalese fashion icon who is reinventing what African fashion means. Based in Dakar, Kane’s work is deeply rooted in Senegalese

How to Experience Lagos Like a Local

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Lagos, Nigeria’s largest and most vibrant city, offers visitors a vibrant mix of art, entertainment, cuisine, and tradition, but preparation is key to

How Color Shapes Gnaoua’s Sacred Ceremonies

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Morocco’s Gnaoua spiritual tradition combines music, color, incense, and ritual to guide participants through sacred healing ceremonies known as lila. The

Young Women Reshape Mogadishu’s Coffee Culture

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A new generation of female baristas is reshaping Mogadishu’s hospitality industry while challenging long-standing gender stereotypes. Among them is

Tunisian town of Sidi Bou Said added to UNESCO World Heritage list

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Perched on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the ancient ruins of Carthage, the picturesque village is a major tourist stop.

The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label

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New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

Supergroup humback whale sightings on the increase in South Africa

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Together with dolphins, they are one of at least 37 species of marine mammals that can be found in South African waters.

Ugandan wildlife authority relocates 12 endangered Nubian giraffes

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They are being given a new home to escape oil drilling in the country’s largest park.

UN chief urges global support for Syria as it recovers from civil war

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Antonio Guterres, who held talks with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa shortly after his arrival, said the country was at a “pivotal moment”.

Six ancient medinas in Comoros join UNESCO's World Heritage list

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Some of the ancient cities of palaces, mosques, public squares, and narrow streets date back to the 12th century and are still inhabited.

Lawyers call for former president to be freed three years after coup

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Elected President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have been detained in the presidential palace in Niamey since the July 2023 coup.

African para-athletes praise Commonwealth Games inclusivity

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Africans competing in Glasgow say the inclusive nature of the Games' schedule is helping change attitudes towards disability on the continent.

Tunisia records 900 fires in 72-hour window during intense heatwave

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Officials say most of the blazes have been extinguished but two major ones are still raging.

DR Congo: More people seeking treatment for Ebola as trust grows

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Most of the 1,000 deaths from Ebola since mid-May have occurred in communities, not in treatment centres.

World Cup: IOC says won't ask FIFA chief to explain Balogun red card controversy

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IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. President Donald Trump helped to stop a player’s ban at the World Cup

ICC members vote to dismiss embattled prosecutor Karim Khan

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International Criminal Court member states voted Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources told AFP, following disputed allegations that he sexually assaulted a female member of his staff

Africa: Can Ethiopia Weave Africa's Complete Cotton-to-Clothing Value Chain?

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[Bird Story Agency] As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is building one of the continent's most ambitious cotton-to-clothing value chains. By linking farmers, researchers and manufacturers, the country is demonstrating how cotton can drive industrialisation, create jobs and strengthen regional trade.

Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why

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As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

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