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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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- DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days
The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo.
- From prized artworks to bullet shells: how war devastated Sudan's museums
Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.
- UK border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a Nigerian mystery
The identity of a Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.
- 'My bananas were seized and destroyed' - Malawi-Tanzania trade row escalates
Following the crackdown, some traders have resorted to selling their goods in secret, the BBC hears.
- Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns
People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told.
- 'Fees have fallen' in Namibia as president announces free higher education
However, it is not clear where the funding will come from, raising questions about where it is feasible.
- Arsenal urged to put Visit Rwanda 'financial gains' aside
A group of Arsenal fans believe the Premier League club should not renew its sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda if it "values standards".
- Hoops and rhymes boosting Africa's creative economy
The Basketball Africa League is is leveraging the power of entertainment to help grow the game on the continent and boost Africa's creative economy.
- Rwandan beekeeper arrested in US over genocide charges
The 65-year-old suspect is also charged with visa fraud while seeking to become a US citizen in 2003.
- Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor?
Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.
- South Africa and Ukraine woo each other - as relationships with Trump turn sour
Volodymyr Zelensky ends an historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.
- Kipyegon targets first women's sub-four minute mile
Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.
- Zimbabwe wrap up first Test win in four years
Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.
- Will the next pope be from Africa?
Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.
- Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?
The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.
- Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent
African Catholics, who are becoming more important in the Church, remember a man who spoke for them.
- Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia
Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country.
- They fled two civil wars but are stranded at border as new conflict resumes
Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan.
- Actor in film warning of revenge killings shot dead in family feud
A top Somali actor is targeted in a revenge killing shortly after making a film warning about such feuds.
- Chepngetich and Jepchirchir out of London Marathon
World record holder Ruth Chepngetich pulls out of the London Marathon, along with defending champion Peres Jepchirchir.