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Rhino poaching on the rise in South Africa

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 15:01
Nearly 500 were killed in 2023 with hunters moving away from previous poaching hotspots.
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Why Nigeria's economy is in such a mess

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 11:28
Nigeria is experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, leading to nationwide protests.
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Why Nigeria's economy is in such a mess

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 11:28
Nigeria is experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, leading to nationwide protests.
Categories: Africa

Dozens killed during prayers at Burkina Faso mosque

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 11:22
The authorities say it happened on the same day that churchgoers were killed during morning mass.
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Africa Live: Thousands join Nigeria cost-of-living protests

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 04:23
They are fed up of inflation and austerity and want to end IMF and World Bank policies - and more stories.
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Senegal's president agrees to go but no poll date set

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 17:59
Macky Sall's attempt to postpone the elections has thrown Senegal into political turmoil.
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Thousands mourn marathon star destined for greatness

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 13:40
People pay their respects at the funeral of world record holder Kelvin Kiptum who died at 24.
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France expels 'radical' Tunisian imam for flag slur

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 13:28
Immigration reforms have made it easier for the French government to forcibly remove foreign residents.
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Trumpets, turtles and talons: Africa's top shots

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:18
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Russia angers Guinea's junta after government dissolved

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 23:01
Russia's embassy reportedly warned of possible unrest in Guinea, angering its military rulers.
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The all-female Senegalese band putting women front and centre

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 16:06
Orchestre Jigeen Ñi want to inspire a new generation of musicians in their country, one song at a time.
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The all-female Senegalese band putting women front and centre

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 16:06
Orchestre Jigeen Ñi want to inspire a new generation of musicians in their country, one song at a time.
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Kenya drops unpopular entry fee for seven countries

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 14:26
South Africans and Ethiopians are among those who will no longer have to pay a $30 fee to enter.
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Family share memories of Kenya’s marathon legend

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 05:19
Kelvin Kiptum is to be buried in his village in Kenya where his family remember what made him special.
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The awful conditions that cattle are kept in on ships

Wed, 02/21/2024 - 08:33
The stench from a vessel loaded with cattle which engulfed Cape Town has drawn attention to a wider issue.
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The Ethiopian schoolchildren surviving on wild berries

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 21:18
About 400 people are thought to have starved to death in six months in Tigray and Amhara regions.
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The Ethiopian schoolchildren surviving on wild berries

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 21:18
About 400 people are thought to have starved to death in six months in Tigray and Amhara regions.
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‘The suffering is incredibly difficult to bear’

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 17:15
Millions have been forced to flee the conflict between M23 rebels and DR Congo government forces.
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How Russia has rebranded Wagner in Africa

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 07:10
Russia has taken the mercenary group into its intelligence services, using it to destabilise Africa.
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Africa's 'flying presidents' under fire for foreign trips

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 01:22
The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.
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