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Booker Prize: Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste on The Shadow King

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 13:23
Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize for her book, The Shadow King.
Categories: Africa

Climate change: 'Dangerous and dirty' used cars sold to Africa

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 10:48
Millions of polluting and unsafe used cars from rich nations are exported to Africa and Asia.
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'Nigerian' stowaways held after tanker stormed in UK

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 09:14
Seven stowaways, believed to be Nigerians seeking asylum, were handed over to Hampshire Police.
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Tanzania elections: Why pop stars are hailing President Magufuli

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 02:11
Hugely popular "bongo flava" musicians are kept on a tight leash when it comes to politics.
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Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution'

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 02:03
Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before.
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Confederation Cup: Moroccans RS Berkane win first African title

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 21:56
Morocco's RS Berkane win the Confederation Cup as they beat Egyptians Pyramids 1-0 in a hard-fought contest in Rabat.
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Seychelles election: Wavel Ramkalawan in landmark win

Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:12
The opposition wins the presidency for the first time since independence from the UK.
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Nigeria protests: Police chief deploys 'all resources' amid street violence

Sat, 10/24/2020 - 23:25
The shooting of unarmed protesters earlier this week sparked the worst street violence seen in two decades.
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Cameroon: Children killed in attack on school in Kumba

Sat, 10/24/2020 - 21:13
Officials have blamed Anglophone secessionists for the attack on a private school in a restive region.
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Ethiopia River Nile dam: PM condemns 'aggressions' after Trump comment

Sat, 10/24/2020 - 13:44
Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam.
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Nigerian-American activist Opal Tometi: 'Why I co-founded Black Lives Matter'

Sat, 10/24/2020 - 10:10
Nigerian-American activist Opal Tometi co-founded the Black Lives Matter movement in 2013.
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How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever

Sat, 10/24/2020 - 01:51
The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation.
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Sudan-Israel relations agreed, Donald Trump announces

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 18:51
Sudan becomes the third Arab country in weeks to agree to normalise ties with its historical foe.
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Nigeria protests: President Buhari says 69 killed in unrest

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 18:49
Mostly civilians, but also police and soldiers have died in protests against police brutality.
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Guinea elections: Violent protests as Alpha Condé set for victory

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 18:39
Opposition supporters are contesting results showing President Alpha Condé, 82, set for re-election.
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Nigeria End Sars protest: Key protest group says stay at home

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:24
The Feminist Coalition also advises people to follow any curfews in place in their states.
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Libya rivals sign ceasefire deal in Geneva

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:15
It follows talks between military leaders from the government and representatives of Gen Haftar's forces.
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Nigeria's End Sars protests: Families living with the pain of losing loved ones

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 11:30
Two families whose lives have been forever changed by police violence seek justice for their loved ones.
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Africa calls on Caf president Ahmad to seek second term

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 08:54
Leaders of 46 African federations call on Ahmad to pursue a second term as Confederation of African Football president.
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End Sars protests: Midfielder John Ogu calls for Nigeria team boycott

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 07:43
Nigeria midfielder John Ogu calls on his team to boycott upcoming matches in protest at the country's government.
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