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Ukraine crisis: Can Africa replace Russian gas supplies to Europe?

Mon, 05/16/2022 - 01:35
Europe is desperately seeking alternative sources of gas after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Categories: Africa

Elton Jantjies: World Cup-winning South Africa fly-half arrested at airport in Johannesburg

Sun, 05/15/2022 - 23:47
Rugby World Cup-winning South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies is arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly causing "malicious damage to property" on a flight from Dubai.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria's Sokoto student killing sparks spread of fake news

Sun, 05/15/2022 - 16:59
The killing of a Christian woman accused of blasphemy triggers a wave of disinformation on social media.
Categories: Africa

Kenya elections 2022: William Ruto picks Rigathi Gachagua as running mate

Sun, 05/15/2022 - 15:19
William Ruto, a frontrunner in this year's presidential election, picks businessman Rigathi Gachagua.
Categories: Africa

Dennis Ombachi: Kenyan Olympic sevens player coping with bipolar disorder

Sun, 05/15/2022 - 12:00
Kenya's Olympic rugby sevens star Dennis Ombachi on dealing with his bipolar disorder as he urges others with mental health issues to seek treatment.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: Pregnant woman freed

Sun, 05/15/2022 - 10:29
One of dozens of train passengers abducted in March said she had been freed on "compassionate grounds".
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Al Ahly to face Wydad in Champions League final

Sun, 05/15/2022 - 09:17
Al Ahly will bid for an unprecedented third straight African Champions League title against Wydad Casablanca in the final on 30 May.
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Somalia's presidential election: Where just 329 people vote

Sun, 05/15/2022 - 09:08
Only MPs, voting in a heavily fortified zone, will decide on who will lead the troubled country.
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Young, Famous & African's Peace Hyde: From teacher to Netflix hitmaker

Sun, 05/15/2022 - 04:07
How Peace Hyde went from teaching science in the UK to making the first Netflix Africa reality TV series.
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Nigeria student killing: Round-the-clock curfew after protests

Sat, 05/14/2022 - 18:39
Demonstrators have been demanding the release of two suspects held over the murder of a Christian student.
Categories: Africa

Somalia elections 2022: Why are they important?

Sat, 05/14/2022 - 12:26
This Sunday, Somalia will hold its long-awaited presidential elections. But why is it significant?
Categories: Africa

East Africa drought: 'The suffering here has no equal'

Sat, 05/14/2022 - 02:25
Some 20 million people face severe hunger but aid agencies say the world's attention is on Ukraine.
Categories: Africa

Kenyan fighting FGM crowned world's best nurse

Fri, 05/13/2022 - 17:57
Anna Qabale Duba says the $250,000 prize money will help expand her school for children and adults.
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Netflix's Young, Famous & African creator on African success

Fri, 05/13/2022 - 13:22
The co-creator of the Netflix show Young, Famous & African spoke to us about the show's success.
Categories: Africa

Government's withdrawal of Nigeria from global basketball is 'heart-wrenching'

Fri, 05/13/2022 - 12:38
The decision by Nigeria's government to withdraw the nation from all international basketball is "heart-wrenching", says Upe Atosu.
Categories: Africa

Somalia's first female pilot: 'People thought it was a man flying the plane'

Fri, 05/13/2022 - 08:52
Asli Hassan Abade made history in 1976 by becoming the first female military pilot in Somalia and in Africa.
Categories: Africa

Rwandan genocide fugitive Protais Mpiranya confirmed dead

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 22:02
Protais Mpiranya led the presidential guard that killed the then-PM and 10 Belgian peacekeepers.
Categories: Africa

Floribert Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 14:35
The body of Floribert Chebeya was found bound and gagged in his car, triggering national outrage.
Categories: Africa

Google Translate adds 24 new languages

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 02:48
Ten African languages are among the additions to the US tech giant's interpretation tool.
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Ipob: Nigerian 'media warriors' call for killings on social media over Biafra

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 01:13
The BBC investigates a network of Nigerian separatists outside the country urging violence online.
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