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South African Airways: Troubled airline returns to intercontinental travel

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 00:57
South African Airways is trying to rebuild its reputation after being plagued by corruption allegations.
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Afcon 2023: Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Guinea - Mohamed Bayo nets dramatic winner

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 00:23
Mohamed Bayo nets an injury-time winner as Guinea beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Ecowas: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quit West African bloc

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 19:31
The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule.
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Afcon 2023: Mauritania out to make more history with boss 'like Jose Mourinho'

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 08:53
Mauritania are full of belief as they prepare for their Afcon 2023 last-16 tie thanks to boss Amir Abdou, who is like Jose Mourinho, says defender Lamine Ba.
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The Nigerian professor who makes more money welding

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 02:51
He has shocked many of his colleagues, who regard it as a menial job but are jealous of his income.
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Afcon 2023: Angola 3-0 Namibia - Gelson Dala nets twice to book quarter-final place

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 00:00
Gelson Dala scores twice as Angola beat Namibia 3-0 to reach the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations, as both sides had a man sent off.
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Afcon 2023: Nigeria 2-0 Cameroon - Super Eagles in to quarter-finals with Ademola Lookman double

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 23:45
Ademola Lookman's double gives Nigeria victory over Cameroon in a heavyweight clash in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Burkina Faso thanks Russia for 'priceless gift' of wheat

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 19:02
It is the latest overture from an isolated European power seeking to deepen ties with West Africa.
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Kenya femicide: Hundreds protest at violence against women

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 13:46
Gruesome killings and rising violence prompt hundreds to join protests in cities across the country.
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How Kenya's judges stood up to President William Ruto

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 09:42
Following weeks of bitter rows, two separate courts have ruled against the government.
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Cameroon vs Nigeria: The making of Africa's biggest football rivalry

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 08:21
Heavyweights Cameroon and Nigeria meet in the last 16 at Afcon 2023, with the Indomitable Lions enjoying the better of the rivalry.
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Afcon 2023: What to look out for in the last 16 with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt among hopefuls

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 00:25
What to look out for in the Afcon 2023 last 16, which includes four matches pitting former champions against each other.
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Cameroon’s babies get world-first RTS,S malaria vaccine

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 15:50
The RTS,S vaccine has been hailed as a potential game-changer in the fight against malaria.
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Mr Ibu's hospital funds: Children of Nollywood actor John Okafor arrested

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 15:15
Two of the Nigerian actor's children are alleged to have stolen money raised by fans for medical bills.
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Kenya court blocks police deployment to Haiti

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 15:09
Kenya had offered to lead a multinational force to tackle gang violence in the Caribbean country.
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Afcon 2023: Record breakers, shocks and sackings - what we've learned at the tournament so far

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 13:04
After a group stage full of shocks, goals, late drama and managerial departures, here's what we've learned so far from Afcon 2023.
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Court blow for Ruto over controversial Kenya housing tax

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 13:02
President Ruto's government loses its bid to overturn a block on the controversial 1.5% housing levy.
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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 January 2024

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 01:24
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Gaza war: ICJ to rule on call for Israel to stop military action

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 01:03
The ICJ could order Israel to stop military action, in a high-profile case brought by South Africa.
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Nelson Chamisa: Zimbabwe opposition CCC leader quits 'contaminated' party

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 19:42
Nelson Chamisa, who came second in elections last year, says his party has been "hijacked".
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