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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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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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#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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Joy, a Ugandan communications professional, and Mary, a Kenyan web developer, tell BBC Focus on Africa presenter Nkechi Ogbonna how they overcame their parents' doubts about their remote jobs and foreign income.

Joy, a Ugandan communications professional, and Mary, a Kenyan web developer, tell BBC Focus on Africa presenter Nkechi Ogbonna how they overcame their parents' doubts about their remote jobs and foreign income.

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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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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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Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in more than a decade, raising concerns across West Africa. Health officials are still investigating where she contracted the virus. So how did Ebola reach West Africa, and what happens next? Here’s what you need to know.

Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in more than a decade, raising concerns across West Africa. Health officials are still investigating where she contracted the virus. So how did Ebola reach West Africa, and what happens next? Here’s what you need to know.

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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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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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🇸🇳 "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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🇿🇦 "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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In Kibera, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, Isaac Onyango is known as “Paw Man”. From walking dogs to rescuing animals, he’s now hoping to raise a generation and build a community that treats animals with kindness. 🎬: Brian Osweta 🎥 : Njoroge Mũigai

In Kibera, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, Isaac Onyango is known as “Paw Man”. From walking dogs to rescuing animals, he’s now hoping to raise a generation and build a community that treats animals with kindness. 🎬: Brian Osweta 🎥 : Njoroge Mũigai

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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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For almost 25 years, Hanna Petros Solomon has lived without her parents. Her father was arrested in Eritrea in 2001 after calling for democratic reform. Two years later, her mother was detained. Hanna reflects on what it means to grow up without your parents.

For almost 25 years, Hanna Petros Solomon has lived without her parents. Her father was arrested in Eritrea in 2001 after calling for democratic reform. Two years later, her mother was detained. Hanna reflects on what it means to grow up without your parents.

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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 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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Nigeria's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says 'he believes he won the election' but acknowledges there is no evidence to prove it. Speaking to the BBC, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate also discussed his plans to restore fuel subsidy.

Nigeria's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says 'he believes he won the election' but acknowledges there is no evidence to prove it. Speaking to the BBC, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate also discussed his plans to restore fuel subsidy.

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Cameroon is facing a severe femicide crisis, with at least 250 women killed since 2023. The recent murder of 8 women in just one week has sparked massive outrage and urgent demands for specific laws against gender-based violence.

Cameroon is facing a severe femicide crisis, with at least 250 women killed since 2023. The recent murder of 8 women in just one week has sparked massive outrage and urgent demands for specific laws against gender-based violence.

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