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Kenya bans commercial slaughter of donkeys

Tue, 02/25/2020 - 17:17
Their population has fallen sharply since Kenya began exporting donkey meat and hide to China.
Categories: Africa

Egyptian top-flight derby abandoned after Zamalek fail to show up

Tue, 02/25/2020 - 14:18
Top-flight Egyptian side Zamalek face punishment after failing to turn up to the Cairo derby against rivals Al Ahly on Monday.
Categories: Africa

Hosni Mubarak: Former Egyptian President dies aged 91

Tue, 02/25/2020 - 13:30
The former president, who was ousted by the military in 2011, has died in hospital in Cairo aged 91.
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Libya conflict: Two Turkish troops killed

Tue, 02/25/2020 - 10:52
These are the first deaths confirmed by the president since he sent troops to Tripoli last month.
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Africa grapples with clean energy conundrum

Tue, 02/25/2020 - 02:03
The continent desperately needs more power but it also wants to avoid damaging the environment.
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What happens when the internet vanishes?

Tue, 02/25/2020 - 01:54
During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord.
Categories: Africa

Liverpool 3-2 West Ham: Mane scores winner as Reds forced to come from behind

Mon, 02/24/2020 - 23:38
League leaders Liverpool are forced to come from behind to beat relegation-battling West Ham in a nervy encounter at Anfield.
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Nigeria: Video of manatee dragged along road sparks outrage

Mon, 02/24/2020 - 20:01
Nigeria's government is investigating a video of young men dragging a distressed manatee down a road.
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Tanzania journalist Erick Kabendera freed after seven months

Mon, 02/24/2020 - 17:43
Erick Kabendera had been charged with money laundering, tax evasion and leading organised crime.
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CHAN 2020: Fixtures confirmed for African Nations Championship in Cameroon

Mon, 02/24/2020 - 17:04
The fixture list for April's African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon is confirmed, with the hosts kicking off the tournament against Zimbabwe.
Categories: Africa

Lesotho's PM Thomas Thabane seeks immunity over murder of ex-wife

Mon, 02/24/2020 - 14:03
Thomas Thabane and the first lady are accused over the shooting of his previous wife in 2017.
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Komla Dumor Award 2020: Seeking a rising star of African journalism

Mon, 02/24/2020 - 05:27
BBC seeks future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2020.
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How Africa hopes to gain from the 'new scramble'

Mon, 02/24/2020 - 01:05
The continent's leaders have been globe-trotting to attend Africa-themed summits, but do they have a plan?
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'My journey to accept being a childless woman' in Niger

Mon, 02/24/2020 - 01:03
Filmmaker Aicha Macky from Niger is on a journey to determine her role in society as a childless woman.
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Hakim Ziyech: Chelsea agree personal terms with Ajax winger

Sun, 02/23/2020 - 23:12
Chelsea agree personal terms with Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech over a five-year-deal for the Morocco international.
Categories: Africa

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Mikel Arteta hopes to convince striker to stay at Arsenal

Sun, 02/23/2020 - 21:00
Mikel Arteta hopes he can convince Arsenal's "most important player" Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay at the club after he scored twice on Sunday.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria mourns dead footballer as police deny brutality

Sun, 02/23/2020 - 20:26
Kazeem Tiyamiyu was knocked down and killed in an apparent hit and run but his club Reno Stars say he died from police brutality.
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Arsenal 3-2 Everton: Aubameyang nets twice as Arsenal beat Everton in thriller

Sun, 02/23/2020 - 19:55
Mikel Arteta's encouraging rebuilding job at Arsenal continues with a win over a stubborn Everton, which could have a big say in the race for European football.
Categories: Africa

Canary Island sandstorm: Flights cancelled due to Saharan sand

Sun, 02/23/2020 - 19:55
Passengers have been left stranded after a strong sandstorm caused poor visibility.
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Former Caf General Secretary Amr Fahmy dies after illness

Sun, 02/23/2020 - 18:36
Amr Fahmy was planning to run to be Caf's next President in 2021.
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