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Tunisia protests: Why are young Tunisians protesting?

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 08:33
Thousands of young Tunisians have been demanding change as they strive to live in and shape the post-revolution dream.
Categories: Africa

Africa Cup of Nations: Sierra Leone-Benin qualifier delayed over Covid row

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 08:08
The Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Sierra Leone and Benin has been delayed after Benin contest the validity of at least five positive Covid-19 tests within their squad.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Ethiopia qualify

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 07:33
Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Ethiopia confirm their places at next year's Nations Cup finals in Cameroon.
Categories: Africa

UN inquiry finds French air strike killed Mali civilians

Tue, 03/30/2021 - 18:33
France's defence ministry disputes the findings, saying its forces targeted "terrorists".
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Libya's city of ghosts

Tue, 03/30/2021 - 18:05
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville visits Tarhuna where the victims of years of civil war are being reburied.
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Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in Africa: Your questions answered

Tue, 03/30/2021 - 13:35
Some African countries are witnessing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy amidst the pandemic.
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Suez Canal: Ships begin sailing through cleared waterway

Tue, 03/30/2021 - 12:21
Authorities hope to clear the backlog of vessels waiting to use the vital trade route within days.
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Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier

Tue, 03/30/2021 - 01:01
A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.
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Malawi beat Uganda to make Cup of Nations finals

Mon, 03/29/2021 - 17:07
Malawi beat Uganda 1-0 in qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations - putting themselves through and sending the Cranes out.
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Barack Obama's Kenyan grandmother dies, aged 99

Mon, 03/29/2021 - 16:10
Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign.
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Suez Canal: Giant ship blocking Suez Canal finally freed

Mon, 03/29/2021 - 15:51
A giant ship blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week is finally free, the Egyptian authorities say.
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Suez canal: Ever Given container ship moving after being stuck for a week

Mon, 03/29/2021 - 15:49
The stranded Ever Given container is no longer blocking the canal after being stranded for a week.
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South African Adrian Nel killed in Mozambique jihadist attack

Mon, 03/29/2021 - 15:46
South African Adrian Nel would have celebrated his 41st birthday on 1 April.
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Suez canal: Ever Given container ship freed from shoreline

Mon, 03/29/2021 - 09:03
The Ever Given has been blocking one of the world's busiest trade routes for almost a week.
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Mozambique: Dozens dead after militant assault on Palma

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 21:15
Witnesses say civilians with boats are evacuating survivors of a violent raid on the town of Palma.
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Sudan through to Nations Cup finals by knocking out South Africa

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 20:02
Sudan beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday to go through to the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations - at Bafana Bafana's expense.
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Kenyan DJs sacked after blaming woman for being pushed off building

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 17:02
The DJs apologise to a woman after debating if it was her fault that she was pushed off a building.
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Congolese special effects artist behind Avengers: Endgame and Guardians of the Galaxy

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 11:36
Sidney Kombi Kitombo is an award-winning Congolese special effects artist behind Avengers: Endgame.
Categories: Africa

UFC 260: Francis Ngannou knocks out Stipe Miocic to capture heavyweight title

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 08:10
Francis Ngannou knocks out Stipe Miocic in the second round to capture the undisputed UFC heavyweight title in Las Vegas at UFC 260.
Categories: Africa

Kenya's Mike Sonko: The rise and fall of Nairobi's ex-governor

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 03:00
Mike Sonko was elected governor of Kenya's capital despite a criminal past - and now faces more legal woes.
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