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Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 02:38
Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.
Categories: Africa

Unease as Rwanda gears up for arrival of UK migrants

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 23:00
Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers once the landmark UK bill is passed.
Categories: Africa

Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 19:37
The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.
Categories: Africa

Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 19:37
The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.
Categories: Africa

South Africa's ANC loses Zuma party name battle

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 13:50
The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.
Categories: Africa

South Africa's ANC loses Zuma party name battle

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 12:40
The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.
Categories: Africa

Government and Lords face new Rwanda showdown

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 09:00
Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and "vote until it's done".
Categories: Africa

Africa Live: Nigeria army vows revenge after soldiers killed in ambush

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 00:16
The troops were patrolling a village in Niger state when they were attacked by what the army calls "terrorists" - and more stories
Categories: Africa

Funeralgoers die as ferry sinks in CAR

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 19:38
At least 58 people are known to have died in a boating disaster that was caught on camera.
Categories: Africa

Funeralgoers die as ferry sinks in CAR

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 19:38
At least 58 people are known to have died in a boating disaster that was caught on camera.
Categories: Africa

Ethiopia land violence leaves thousands homeless

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 19:32
Almost 29,000 people are displaced by fighting along the border of the Tigray and Amhara regions.
Categories: Africa

US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 13:26
It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.
Categories: Africa

US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 13:26
It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.
Categories: Africa

Togo passes laws removing president's term limits

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 11:22
Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.
Categories: Africa

Togo passes laws removing president's term limits

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 11:22
Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.
Categories: Africa

Nigerian master breaks chess marathon record

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 05:15
The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.
Categories: Africa

Nigerian master breaks chess marathon record

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 05:15
The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.
Categories: Africa

The man clothing London's brutalist icon

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 03:57
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover.
Categories: Africa

The man clothing London's brutalist icon

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 03:57
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover.
Categories: Africa

Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 15:27
Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.
Categories: Africa

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