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Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 19:23
Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.
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Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 19:23
Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.
Categories: Africa

'Mammoth task' to identify South Africa mine victims, police say

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 18:41
At least 78 bodies and more than 240 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.
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CHAN 2024 delay welcomed by three co-hosts

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 18:34
The decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship until August is welcomed by officials in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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Ugandan general returns to X to 'shake up the world'

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 17:34
The president's son is known for his controversial tweets - and he hasn't changed after a week off.
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Tearful Jabeur overcomes breathing problems to win

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 13:19
Former world number two Ons Jabeur in tears on court as she struggles with breathing difficulties during her third-round Australian Open victory.
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The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 01:06
Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.
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The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 01:06
Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.
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The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 01:06
Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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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