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The impact of IMF loans on poor nations is a complex and debated topic. While the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
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- 'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
- South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison for firing a gun
Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.
- Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
- Six African athletes blocked from transfers to Turkey
World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".
- Anti-colonial influencer arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup attempt
Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.
- Nigeria drops terrorism financing charges against ex-justice minister
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
- Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
- Nigerian with 'natural explosiveness' aiming for NFL spot
Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.
- Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on
As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.
- The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.
- Jepchirchir withdraws from London Marathon
World champion Peres Jepchirchir withdraws from this month's London Marathon because of an unspecified stress fracture.
- Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'?
The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.
- Ghana appoint ex-Man Utd assistant Queiroz as coach
Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz is appointed as Ghana's head coach for the upcoming World Cup.
- Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
- Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus
The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.
- The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.
- Caf president would welcome corruption investigation
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has "zero tolerance" for corruption, which he says is "worse than cancer".
- Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads
The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.
- Fifa starts disciplinary action over Spain v Egypt chants
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.
- Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage
The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.