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South Africa's stranded presidential security team: Poland denies racism

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 18:26
South Africa's presidential security chief accuses Polish officials of racism as he is stranded in Warsaw.
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BTS anniversary: The popularity of the group in Africa

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 12:40
The influence of K-pop, fuelled by BTS's success, continues to grow across the world including Africa.
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Why South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Ukraine peace mission

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 09:12
South Africa's president is spearheading the mediation effort at a time when he is under US pressure.
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Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 June 2023

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 02:13
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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The South Africans travelling 9,000 miles to fight fires

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 00:27
South African firefighters have made their way to Alberta to help with the country's extreme wildfires.
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Another Beyoncé world tour but no African cities

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 18:50
Some of Beyoncé's Africa fans are willing to do anything to see her on the continent.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Central African Republic targeting historic first qualification

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 18:12
Central African Republic are targeting history this weekend by qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.
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Kwara boat capsize: Mothers die trying to save children in Nigeria

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 18:11
More than 100 people drowned when the wooden boat they were using to cross the River Niger capsized.
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Sudan conflict: West Darfur governor killed after genocide claim

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 15:45
Khamis Abakar blamed paramilitary forces for West Darfur's ethnic violence hours before his abduction.
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Ukraine and Russia’s proxy battle for African support

Wed, 06/14/2023 - 18:48
Ukraine is behind Russia when it comes to diplomatic relations with Africa. But it’s certainly on a charm offensive.
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South African Football Association: Violence condemned as shots fired in third-tier play-off match

Wed, 06/14/2023 - 15:50
The South African Football Association promises 'harsh' punishments after a pitch invasion and shots were fired in violence at a third-tier play-off match in Pietermaritzburg.
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Senegal protests: ‘The neighbourhood has lost a good man’

Wed, 06/14/2023 - 14:28
In Senegal, families demand justice for the victims of the clashes following the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
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Kwara boat accident: 100 dead and more missing in Nigeria

Wed, 06/14/2023 - 10:59
The vessel was carrying more than 300 passengers travelling from a wedding ceremony in Kwara state.
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Sudan conflict: The stories of survival from Bahri and Khartoum

Wed, 06/14/2023 - 01:09
BBC Arabic's new radio programme has been hearing about the suffering caused by the conflict.
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Ethiopia repatriates Ugandan cult members who went there to starve

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 16:25
Their pastor allegedly told them that they would "meet Jesus Christ" after fasting for 40 days.
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Women's World Cup 2023: Barcelona and Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala welcomes money boost

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 15:57
Asisat Oshoala believes Fifa's move to ramp up prize money for the Women's World Cup will lift the players involved in Australia and New Zealand.
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Guinness World Records: Hilda Baci's non-stop cooking record confirmed

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 13:10
Hilda Baci caused a sensation last month after cooking non-stop for four days.
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Zimbabwe elections 2023: What you need to know

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 01:33
The BBC explores key issues in a vote that will test how far Zimbabwe has come since Robert Mugabe.
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African Champions League: Al Ahly claim 11th title with win over Wydad Casablanca

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 15:32
Egypt's Al Ahly are crowned African Champions League winners for a record-extending 11th time with victory over Morocco's Wydad.
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Kenya sickle cell: Fighting to dispel the myths around the disease

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 02:42
Kenyan Lea Kilenga Bey campaigns for better treatment for those who have the genetic disease.
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