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Why I froze my eggs
Across Africa egg freezing is becoming a popular fertility preservation option for women

DRC Ebola: stories from the frontline
The BBC reports from the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo

Russia's security influence in the Central African Republic
What’s Russia's security influence in CAR, a stronghold of Wagner mercenary group?

Cape Verde's historic World Cup debut
Cape Verde marks historic World Cup debut with a draw against 2010 champions Spain

World Cup: How hate-watching reflects social tensions
World Cup hate-watching grows amid xenophobia concerns in South Africa

Is the internet dividing men and women?
Toxic ideas about love, dating, and gender roles are thriving in online communities

Africa's World Cup dream: controversy and opportunity
Africa makes history with 10 teams representing the continent in the 2026 World Cup

DRC: How armed conflict is affecting Ebola response
Experts say displacement of people affecting Ebola control measures in eastern DRC

Nigeria: Freed from Boko Haram
Nigeria's army says 360 rescued from Boko Haram. What goes into such rescue missions?

African prisoners of war in Ukraine
The BBC has gained rare access to a prisoner of war facility in Ukraine