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Oil-rich Sudanese region becomes new focus of war between army and rival forces

Wed, 07/23/2025 - 01:04
Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.
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The latest front line in the battle for Sudan

Wed, 07/23/2025 - 01:04
Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria beat holders South Africa to reach Wafcon final

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 20:50
A 94th-minute goal from Michelle Alozie helped Nigeria beat South Africa 2-1 in Casablanca to reach the final of Wafcon 2024.
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Nigeria beat holders South Africa to reach Wafcon final

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 20:50
A 94th-minute goal from Michelle Alozie helped Nigeria beat South Africa 2-1 in Casablanca to reach the final of Wafcon 2024.
Categories: Africa

Suspended Nigerian senator behind harassment claim refused entry to parliament

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 17:55
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan hoped to resume work after she said a court had told the senate to recall her.
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DR Congo rescuers dig with bare hands for trapped miners

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 16:56
Six people have been pulled out alive, with one seriously injured, since shafts collapsed on Sunday.
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Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia freed

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 16:40
Stephen Munyakho's mother tells local media she "rolled on the floor" on hearing her son had been released.
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The Wafcon star who is also a doctor

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 12:47
Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.
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'It's a lifesaver': Making solar power affordable in South Africa

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 01:40
The medical equipment keeping Mark Moodley's mother alive no longer relies on an erratic power supply.
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'It's a lifesaver': Making solar power affordable in South Africa

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 01:40
The medical equipment keeping Mark Moodley's mother alive no longer relies on an erratic power supply.
Categories: Africa

'I wore this shirt growing up' - Man Utd sign Mbeumo

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 22:07
Bryan Mbeumo says he has joined "the club of his dreams" after the winger completes his move from Brentford to Manchester United for an initial £65m.
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Three new African countries seek to join the ICC

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:49
Three African countries will apply to become Associate members of the International Cricket Council later this year.
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High-profile Kenyan activist faces terror charges over anti-government protests

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 10:07
Rights groups have condemned Boniface Mwangi's arrest as an attempt to stifle dissent.
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Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 03:17
Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.
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Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 03:17
Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.
Categories: Africa

Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 03:17
Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.
Categories: Africa

Social media revamp by 92-year-old president struggles to woo young Cameroonians

Sun, 07/20/2025 - 02:00
Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced.
Categories: Africa

Social media revamp by 92-year-old president struggles to woo young Cameroonians

Sun, 07/20/2025 - 02:00
Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced.
Categories: Africa

Holders South Africa win shootout to reach Wafcon semis

Sun, 07/20/2025 - 01:14
South Africa will face Nigeria in the last four of Wafcon 2024 after beating Senegal 4-1 on penalties following a goalless quarter-final in Oudja.
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Ghana beat Algeria on penalties in Wafcon quarters

Sat, 07/19/2025 - 21:24
Cynthia Konlan saves two penalties as Ghana beat Algeria 4-2 on penalties in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
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