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A tour boat narrowly escaped a hippopotamus chase. Tourist Oznur Bell, who filmed the footage, says, “It was one of the most terrifying moments I’ve ever experienced. I was in the boat with my three children and my closest friend, and they were absolutely terrified.”

A tour boat narrowly escaped a hippopotamus chase. Tourist Oznur Bell, who filmed the footage, says, “It was one of the most terrifying moments I’ve ever experienced. I was in the boat with my three children and my closest friend, and they were absolutely terrified.”

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Airlink’s low-altitude flypast over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium has everyone talking. The two jets roared over the packed stadium before a rugby match between rivals South Africa and New Zealand. Airlink says the flypast was planned with the support of aviation authorities.

Airlink’s low-altitude flypast over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium has everyone talking. The two jets roared over the packed stadium before a rugby match between rivals South Africa and New Zealand. Airlink says the flypast was planned with the support of aviation authorities.

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A grieving dolphin mother carried her dead calf for days after it died. Fraggle has now lost her last four calves. Researchers who filmed the moment said the calf's rapid breathing suggested it was unlikely to survive.

A grieving dolphin mother carried her dead calf for days after it died. Fraggle has now lost her last four calves. Researchers who filmed the moment said the calf's rapid breathing suggested it was unlikely to survive.

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More than 50,000 people have fled their homes after clashes erupted in Moyale, a border town between Kenya and Ethiopia amid longstanding territorial and administrative disputes. The latest violence was reportedly triggered by the hoisting of a flag on disputed land.

More than 50,000 people have fled their homes after clashes erupted in Moyale, a border town between Kenya and Ethiopia amid longstanding territorial and administrative disputes. The latest violence was reportedly triggered by the hoisting of a flag on disputed land.

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Somewhere in Africa, a whole community is living alongside snakes. They consider snakes as gods and they even have a festival to celebrate the snake god they call Vodu Dangbe. Children wrap the snakes around their necks without fear as part of their tradition.

Somewhere in Africa, a whole community is living alongside snakes. They consider snakes as gods and they even have a festival to celebrate the snake god they call Vodu Dangbe. Children wrap the snakes around their necks without fear as part of their tradition.

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Brighton’s Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh is a young African who began his career playing ⚽ barefoot on sandy pitches in The Gambia 🇬🇲. The 22-year-old reveals his top five African players 🌍 from the Premier League era. Tell us yours in the comments.

Brighton’s Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh is a young African who began his career playing ⚽ barefoot on sandy pitches in The Gambia 🇬🇲. The 22-year-old reveals his top five African players 🌍 from the Premier League era. Tell us yours in the comments.

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Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has opened a London cinema dedicated to African and Black films, driven in part by her experience growing up in England. Now, she wants to create a space where African and Black filmmakers can take charge of the narrative.

Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has opened a London cinema dedicated to African and Black films, driven in part by her experience growing up in England. Now, she wants to create a space where African and Black filmmakers can take charge of the narrative.

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Mr. Eazi says Jay-Z is his “North Star”, but he once missed an opportunity to meet the music mogul because he had a show for 8,000 fans. In a conversation with Focus on Africa host Waihiga Mwaura, the Nigerian singer opens up about his music career, business amongst others.

Mr. Eazi says Jay-Z is his “North Star”, but he once missed an opportunity to meet the music mogul because he had a show for 8,000 fans. In a conversation with Focus on Africa host Waihiga Mwaura, the Nigerian singer opens up about his music career, business amongst others.

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Cape Verde has declared two days of national mourning after a bus crash killed at least 25 people on the island of Fogo on Saturday. Officials say the bus plunged about 30 metres into a ravine while carrying dozens of passengers returning from a visit to the Pico do Fogo volcano.

Cape Verde has declared two days of national mourning after a bus crash killed at least 25 people on the island of Fogo on Saturday. Officials say the bus plunged about 30 metres into a ravine while carrying dozens of passengers returning from a visit to the Pico do Fogo volcano.

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🇿🇦 "I hate foreigners and the government is doing nothing." #BBCAfricaEye investigates the rise of xenophobia in South Africa and the violent targeting of migrants. 🎥 Watch the full film, "Fear and Loathing in South Africa" here:

🇿🇦 "I hate foreigners and the government is doing nothing." #BBCAfricaEye investigates the rise of xenophobia in South Africa and the violent targeting of migrants. 🎥 Watch the full film, "Fear and Loathing in South Africa" here:

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Many social media influencers claimed an attack in the Nigerian city of Jos in March was targeting Christians – but #BBCAfricaEye has found that both Muslims and Christians were killed, and that authorities have yet to establish a motive.

Many social media influencers claimed an attack in the Nigerian city of Jos in March was targeting Christians – but #BBCAfricaEye has found that both Muslims and Christians were killed, and that authorities have yet to establish a motive.

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🇰🇪 Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses, arguing that local traders and hawkers must be protected. 🎬 ✂🎞️ Video Producer: @Njorogemuigai

🇰🇪 Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses, arguing that local traders and hawkers must be protected. 🎬 ✂🎞️ Video Producer: @Njorogemuigai

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#BBCAfricaEye has found evidence which suggests three mourners were shot and killed by an elite police unit assigned to the President at a national farewell for Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. 🎥 Watch the investigation, Goodbye Raila, here:

#BBCAfricaEye has found evidence which suggests three mourners were shot and killed by an elite police unit assigned to the President at a national farewell for Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. 🎥 Watch the investigation, Goodbye Raila, here:

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From strutting in the streets Lagos to strutting in an actual runway in Paris 😱 Rachel Ojuromi has done it! 🙌🏾👏🏾 Seven weeks ago, when we interviewed Rachel Ojuromi, she spoke of a dream but on October 5th she walked that dream debuting at Paris Fashion week.

From strutting in the streets Lagos to strutting in an actual runway in Paris 😱 Rachel Ojuromi has done it! 🙌🏾👏🏾 Seven weeks ago, when we interviewed Rachel Ojuromi, she spoke of a dream but on October 5th she walked that dream debuting at Paris Fashion week.

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When Chude Jideonwo, a popular Nigerian TV host, was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, he was advised to keep it private for fear of judgement. Now, he’s speaking openly about living with involuntary movements and challenging misconceptions about the condition in the country.

When Chude Jideonwo, a popular Nigerian TV host, was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, he was advised to keep it private for fear of judgement. Now, he’s speaking openly about living with involuntary movements and challenging misconceptions about the condition in the country.

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''I want people to see London the way I see it.'' Known to nearly 300,000 followers as 'Bus Aunty', a London-based nurse Bemi Orojuogun went viral after one of her bus videos hit 4 million views - and the rest is history.⁣

''I want people to see London the way I see it.'' Known to nearly 300,000 followers as 'Bus Aunty', a London-based nurse Bemi Orojuogun went viral after one of her bus videos hit 4 million views - and the rest is history.⁣

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Twenty years ago, Congolese man Guy Goma came into the BBC for a job interview but, in a now legendary case of mistaken identity, ended up live on the BBC News Channel. Speaking to BBC Africa, Guy explained how he managed to stay calm under the unexpected pressure of live TV.

Twenty years ago, Congolese man Guy Goma came into the BBC for a job interview but, in a now legendary case of mistaken identity, ended up live on the BBC News Channel. Speaking to BBC Africa, Guy explained how he managed to stay calm under the unexpected pressure of live TV.

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🇸🇳 "I was born here, my parents were born here, and it really is a homecoming" Patrick Vieira says it is "an honour" to become Senegal head coach, with the decision to take the job "one from the heart". ,

🇸🇳 "I was born here, my parents were born here, and it really is a homecoming" Patrick Vieira says it is "an honour" to become Senegal head coach, with the decision to take the job "one from the heart". ,

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Isata, a single mother in her early twenties who has been kidnapped and trafficked twice, epitomises the horrors of the lives of sex workers in Sierra Leone. #BBCAfricaEye spent four years following the lives of sex workers in Makeni. 🎥 Watch the film:

Isata, a single mother in her early twenties who has been kidnapped and trafficked twice, epitomises the horrors of the lives of sex workers in Sierra Leone. #BBCAfricaEye spent four years following the lives of sex workers in Makeni. 🎥 Watch the film:

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Nigeria and Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has just graduated with a diploma designed to help him go on to become one of football’s future leaders. It is his third postgrad qualification - a hat-trick! The Premier League star explains why he keeps going back to school.

Nigeria and Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has just graduated with a diploma designed to help him go on to become one of football’s future leaders. It is his third postgrad qualification - a hat-trick! The Premier League star explains why he keeps going back to school.

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Angélique Kidjo says she felt flattered by the unprecedented achievement of being the first African musician with a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but it also raises a question in her mind: “How many African artists will follow?”. ⁣ ⁣

Angélique Kidjo says she felt flattered by the unprecedented achievement of being the first African musician with a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but it also raises a question in her mind: “How many African artists will follow?”. ⁣ ⁣

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A viral toy is raising uncomfortable questions about race in China. Videos show the black version of the "Natasha doll" being slapped and run over, prompting criticism. On Focus on Africa, we explore what the controversy reveals about perceptions of black people in China.

A viral toy is raising uncomfortable questions about race in China. Videos show the black version of the "Natasha doll" being slapped and run over, prompting criticism. On Focus on Africa, we explore what the controversy reveals about perceptions of black people in China.

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Thandi Chisi is the reigning Miss Malawi. But it’s her first runner-up, Ireen Navicha, who is representing Malawi at Miss World 2026. But there’s more to the story than that. BBC's Chiamaka Enendu breaks down what happened and the disputed claims.

Thandi Chisi is the reigning Miss Malawi. But it’s her first runner-up, Ireen Navicha, who is representing Malawi at Miss World 2026. But there’s more to the story than that. BBC's Chiamaka Enendu breaks down what happened and the disputed claims.

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