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Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 18:44
The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy.
Categories: Africa

Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister goes on trial in Switzerland for murder

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 12:35
Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.
Categories: Africa

Victor Osimhen: Nigerian has qualities to 'thrive' in Premier League, says Emmanuel Adebayor

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 11:06
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen would excel in the Premier League, according to former Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria's disgraced televangelist TB Joshua

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 01:05
Before his death in 2021, TB Joshua was one of Africa's richest and most influential televangelists.
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TB Joshua: ‘We thought it was heaven but then terrible things happened’

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 01:05
Rae was 21 when she became a charismatic Nigerian preacher’s disciple - and suffered years of abuse.
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TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds

Mon, 01/08/2024 - 01:04
Forced abortions and other atrocities are alleged by dozens of ex-followers of a charismatic televangelist.
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Kenya's push to make 'boda-boda' motorbike taxis go electric

Sun, 01/07/2024 - 01:37
The government wants Kenya's three million motorbike taxi riders to go green but only a few have done so.
Categories: Africa

Earning the trust of a 40-stone silverback gorilla

Sun, 01/07/2024 - 01:04
A wildlife cameraman's close encounter with a silverback as he filmed a process designed to save the species.
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DR Congo election: Three ministers and four governors disqualified for fraud and violence

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 19:38
The election body disqualifies three ministers and four governors from last month's chaotic vote.
Categories: Africa

Ousmane Sonko: Senegal courts hit opposition leader's presidential hopes

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 09:22
Two rulings make it less likely that opposition leader Ousmane Sonko can contest next month's election.
Categories: Africa

Anthony Joshua: Briton to face ex-UFC fighter Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, confirms promoter Hearn

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 00:48
Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua will face ex-UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
Categories: Africa

Oscar Pistorius release: A reminder of South Africa's femicide problem

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 20:33
The freeing on parole of the ex-athlete reignites the discussion about violence against women in South Africa.
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Indian navy rescues sailors on board a ship attacked by pirates off Somali coast

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 18:10
No pirates were found on board the ship when commandos boarded it, Indian navy officials say.
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Afcon 2023: Zambia can lift title on return to finals, says captain Lubambo Musonda

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 17:34
Zambia can win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite missing the past three tournaments, according to captain Lubambo Musonda.
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Oscar Pistorius released on parole 11 years after killing Reeva Steenkamp

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 16:06
The former athlete shot Reeva Steenkamp multiple times through a closed bathroom door in 2013.
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What next for Oscar Pistorius?

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 14:14
The South African runner was freed on parole 11 years after murdering his girlfriend.
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A Tribe Called Judah becomes highest-earning Nigerian film

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 12:10
The film has grossed over $1m in domestic theatres since it was released on 15 December last year.
Categories: Africa

Will Smith surprises Guinea student who biked across Africa

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:48
The Hollywood star was moved by the BBC story of the student who pedalled 4,000km to get to a university.
Categories: Africa

South Africa v India: Tourists win in a day and a half in historic Newlands Test to draw series

Thu, 01/04/2024 - 13:49
Just 107 overs are bowled as India beat South Africa in the shortest Test to produce a winner in the history of the game.
Categories: Africa

Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president charged with treason over attempted coup

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 19:07
West African leaders had tried to broker a deal for Ernest Bai Koroma to go into exile, the BBC understands.
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