Pope in DR Congo: ‘Hands off Africa’ says Pope Francis in Kinshasa speech
Craig TaylorPope Francis gave a speech where he spoke of the centuries of exploitation faced by the continent. BBC News – Africa
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South Africa birthday party shooting: Eight killed in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Unidentified gunmen “randomly shot at guests” as they danced in a house party, police say. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria floods: Songs and testimonies from a drowning world
Portraits of communities devastated by the worst recorded floods in Nigeria. BBC News – Africa
Bilal al-Sudani: US forces kill Islamic State Somalia leader in cave complex
Bilal al-Sudani was a key figure in growing the Islamic State’s presence in Africa, the US says. BBC News – Africa
Can these rocks really power light bulbs? No, say the experts
Viral videos of minerals with apparent electrical properties are not what they seem. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria elections 2023: What you need to know
The BBC explores key contenders, voter issues and why this ballot is different to previous ones. BBC News – Africa