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The Nigerians who yearn for the title 'Leopard Slayer'

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 01:51
During the festive season, a community in the West African state confers titles to wealthy men in search of prestige.
Categories: Africa

What to look out for in African sport in 2025

Wed, 01/01/2025 - 12:30
Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.
Categories: Africa

What to look out for in African sport in 2025

Wed, 01/01/2025 - 12:30
Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.
Categories: Africa

The wars of 2024 brought together rivals - but created new enemies

Wed, 01/01/2025 - 01:30
What the conflict in 2024 means for 2025...
Categories: Africa

Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation

Wed, 01/01/2025 - 00:27
The country is home to the biggest remaining contingent of French troops in the region.
Categories: Africa

Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 19:46
Amnesty International hails the decision as a "beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement".
Categories: Africa

Chebet smashes own women's 5km world record

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 19:32
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes the women's 5km world record to set a time of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona.
Categories: Africa

One of first prisoners held at Guantanamo by US sent back to Tunisia

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 16:19
The repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi means 26 detainees remain at the detention facility.
Categories: Africa

Mozambique opposition leader calls for unity ahead of renewed protests

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 14:28
Nearly 280 people have reportedly been killed in unrest following October's disputed election.
Categories: Africa

'I told Sudan players to feel they are Messi or Ronaldo'

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:28
Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa

'I told Sudan players to feel they are Messi or Ronaldo'

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:28
Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa

'Banda-wagon' gathers pace as Zambian eyes greatness

Mon, 12/30/2024 - 17:32
Zambia captain Barbra Banda, recently-crowned African Women's Footballer of the Year, wants to be the world's best player.
Categories: Africa

Dozens die in Ethiopia after lorry with wedding guests falls into river

Mon, 12/30/2024 - 12:16
It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded.
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Remembering African sport's notable deaths in 2024

Mon, 12/30/2024 - 10:44
Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.
Categories: Africa

Remembering African sport's notable deaths in 2024

Mon, 12/30/2024 - 10:44
Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.
Categories: Africa

Remembering African sport's notable deaths in 2024

Mon, 12/30/2024 - 10:44
Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.
Categories: Africa

How Kenyan workers who earn $2 a day to grow coffee are being hit by climate change

Mon, 12/30/2024 - 01:51
Growers find that the changing climate is having a big impact on the size of their harvests.
Categories: Africa

How Kenyan workers who earn $2 a day to grow coffee are being hit by climate change

Mon, 12/30/2024 - 01:51
Growers find that the changing climate is having a big impact on the size of their harvests.
Categories: Africa

Tourist killed in shark attack off Egyptian coast

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 21:20
Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area".
Categories: Africa

Nigerians shimmy and shake at 'Africa's biggest party'

Sun, 12/29/2024 - 20:35
Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.
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