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Pandora Papers: Uhuru Kenyatta's family's secret assets exposed by leak

Sun, 10/03/2021 - 21:40
Uhuru Kenyatta's name appears in the Pandora Papers - the biggest ever leak of financial documents.
Categories: Africa

Jepkosgei and Lemma win London Marathon titles in rapid times

Sun, 10/03/2021 - 13:44
Joyciline Jepkosgei takes world-record holder Brigid Kosgei's London Marathon title as the full-scale race returns.
Categories: Africa

Mozambique's tuna corruption scandal puts justice on trial

Sun, 10/03/2021 - 01:13
The credibility of Mozambique's judicial system faces a challenge at a court case in South Africa.
Categories: Africa

Rugby Championship: Springboks edge All Blacks in final-game thriller

Sat, 10/02/2021 - 18:18
Elton Jantjies scores a penalty after the final hooter as the Springboks beat the All Blacks 31-29 in a thrilling final match of the Rugby Championship.
Categories: Africa

Covid-19: Why most African countries failed to meet WHO vaccination target

Sat, 10/02/2021 - 11:13
Only 15 African countries have met the global target of vaccinating more than 10% of their populations against coronavirus.
Categories: Africa

Mali's plan for Russia mercenaries to replace French troops unsettles Sahel

Sat, 10/02/2021 - 01:53
Many Malians want Russians to replace French troops fighting jihadists but others are less pleased.
Categories: Africa

Mamady Doumbouya: Guinea coup leader sworn in as president

Fri, 10/01/2021 - 14:52
Former French legionnaire Col Mamady Doumbouya becomes the second youngest leader in Africa.
Categories: Africa

Victor Osimhen: "Everyone connected to Napoli makes me fly"

Fri, 10/01/2021 - 12:59
With seven goals in five games, Nigerian Victor Osimhen is relishing being able to give back to Napoli after a difficult first season.
Categories: Africa

Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 September 2021

Fri, 10/01/2021 - 03:24
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa

Ethiopia expels top UN officials amid Tigray aid crisis

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 16:59
The expulsions follow concerns raised by the UN about aid reaching the war-torn Tigray region.
Categories: Africa

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting: Cameroon striker has best minutes-per-goal ratio in Europe

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 15:36
A surprise African name is top of the charts when it comes to minutes-per-goal in the top five European leagues this season.
Categories: Africa

Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate: ‘No more empty promises’

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:10
Vanessa Nakate says that despite Africa being among the least polluting continents in the world, it's most likely to be affected by climate change.
Categories: Africa

Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 01:05
Zaid Ait Malek had always been a good runner. Now it would make the difference between capture and escape.
Categories: Africa

Anger as France slashes visas for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 20:44
France has accused the north African countries of failing to co-operate over returning nationals.
Categories: Africa

Zweli Mkhize: Ex-South African minister implicated in Digital Vibes scandal

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 17:05
Zweli Mkhize's family gained from a health department Covid deal, an official report finds.
Categories: Africa

Mpupha first SA woman in English top-flight rugby

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 12:57
Exeter sign South Africa international Zintle Mpupha, who is set to be the first player from the country to play in the Premier 15s.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria: 'I couldn't afford a Christian burial for my wife'

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 08:26
Many Nigerians in Christian regions find it too expensive to bury their dead and are under pressures of cultural norms.
Categories: Africa

Aar Maanta - the pop star bringing Somalia to the Mississippi

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 01:23
How Aar Maanta is teaching children in Minneapolis to sing in Somali and learn about their heritage.
Categories: Africa

Patrick Zaki: Egypt tries Christian rights activist on false news charge

Tue, 09/28/2021 - 17:40
Patrick Zaki is standing trial over an opinion piece he wrote about being a Coptic Christian.
Categories: Africa

WHO horrified over sexual exploitation by aid workers in DR Congo

Tue, 09/28/2021 - 17:13
The agency apologises to the victims of exploitation by aid workers tackling the Ebola outbreak.
Categories: Africa

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