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No more miners trapped underground in South Africa, volunteers say

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 21:41
At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.
Categories: Africa

Mozambique at a crossroads as new president sworn in

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 18:42
Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.
Categories: Africa

Mozambique at a crossroads as new president sworn in

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 18:42
Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.
Categories: Africa

Trump has right to consider Chagos deal - UK

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 16:06
The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.
Categories: Africa

Lions on ice - Kenya's foray into ice hockey

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 16:02
Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.
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Lions on ice - Kenya's foray into ice hockey

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 16:02
Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.
Categories: Africa

'I never thought I could play ice hockey in Kenya'

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 15:19
East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.
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Kenyan minister alleges intelligence agency behind his son's abduction

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 15:12
Justin Muturi says his son was freed following President William Ruto's intervention.
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Mozambique's new president sworn in despite opposition boycott

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 14:28
Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.
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New suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania kills eight - WHO

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 12:34
The UN health agency says the risk of the virus spreading in the region is "high".
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CHAN 2024 in East Africa postponed six months to August

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 18:28
The 2024 CHAN finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, which were due to kick off on 1 February, are postponed until August.
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CHAN 2024 in East Africa postponed six months to August

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 18:28
The 2024 CHAN finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, which were due to kick off on 1 February, are postponed until August.
Categories: Africa

Relatives wait for news as body bags hauled from South African mine

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 18:17
Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.
Categories: Africa

Sudan shelling kills more than 100 civilians near capital

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 18:13
Rescuers say medical supplies are running low as health workers struggle to treat the victims.
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Sudan shelling kills more than 100 civilians near capital

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 18:13
Rescuers say medical supplies are running low as health workers struggle to treat the victims.
Categories: Africa

Nigerians mourn woman allegedly beheaded by gospel singer

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 15:42
The police allege that the suspect was caught carrying the victim's head in a bag.
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Song named Central African Republic head coach

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 13:09
Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.
Categories: Africa

Statue of ex-Ghana President Akufo-Addo destroyed

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 10:20
The former head of state faced criticism after unveiling the likeness of himself last year.
Categories: Africa

Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 06:45
Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.
Categories: Africa

Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 06:45
Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.
Categories: Africa

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