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Libya search for homegrown coach as Corentin Martins departs

Tue, 02/21/2023 - 15:04
Libya's men's national team are looking for a new coach after the departure of Frenchman Corentin Martins, with officials searching closer to home for his replacement.
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Algeria jails journalist Ihsane el-Kadi as old guard asserts power

Tue, 02/21/2023 - 03:41
The "preventative detention" of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria.
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How Scotland pays back for Malawi climate damage

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 23:52
Scotland is one of the first countries in the world to stump up cash for climate change "loss and damage" in poorer countries.
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Nigerian street trader gives evidence at organ harvest plot trial

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 19:18
A Nigerian senator, his wife, their daughter and an associate are on trial charged with exploiting the 21-year-old.
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Mohamed 'Hemeti' Dagalo: Top Sudan military figure says coup was a mistake

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 13:59
The deputy head of Sudan's ruling council says the coup benefited allies of former leader Omar al-Bashir.
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Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over damage at Harare party

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 13:04
Robert Mugabe Junior has not yet commented on the allegations he damaged property worth $12,000.
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Africa Eye, 'Sex for work: The true cost of our tea’

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 09:23
A BBC investigation reveals the shameful secrets behind some of the world's biggest tea companies.
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Sex abuse on Kenya tea farms revealed

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 06:53
Secret filming finds sexual exploitation at Kenyan farms supplying some of the UK's biggest brands.
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Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 02:48
The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks after the earthquake.
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Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 01:21
Claims about poverty, unemployment and insecurity feature prominently in this election campaign.
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Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis

Sun, 02/19/2023 - 01:16
Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new cathedral.
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Israeli diplomat escorted from AU summit

Sat, 02/18/2023 - 16:38
An African Union spokesperson says that Sharon Bar-li was not the person accredited to attend.
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Nigeria's naira shortage: Why are Nigerians protesting?

Sat, 02/18/2023 - 10:37
Nigeria’s Central Bank launched newly designed naira aimed at curbing soaring inflation, cash hoarding and counterfeiting.
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Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake - agent

Sat, 02/18/2023 - 09:36
Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under a collapsed building almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent has confirmed.
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Nigeria election 2023: Has Buhari tackled Boko Haram threat?

Sat, 02/18/2023 - 01:04
President Buhari vowed to defeat Boko Haram when elected in 2015. Is north-east Nigeria safe now?
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Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 February 2023

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 01:24
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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AKA: The murdered rapper from South Africa 'destined for greatness'

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 01:16
AKA was gunned down outside a restaurant in Durban in what police suspect was a targeted killing.
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Why is South Africa's navy joining exercises with Russia and China?

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 01:12
South Africa is taking part in a naval exercise with Russia and China, to the dismay of the US.
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Mozambique pastor dies attempting 40-day Jesus fast

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 18:44
The Mozambican priest suffered organ failure after almost four weeks without food or drink.
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Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 10:57
One of the three old banknotes will be reintroduced following angry protests around the country.
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