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Libya to appeal over Afcon sanctions linked to Nigeria boycott

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 14:34
Libya will "go to the highest levels of litigation" to challenge sanctions imposed on them after Nigeria boycotted an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
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South Africa unity government split over Ukraine visa deal

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:15
Critics see the announced deal as an affront to South Africa's long relationship with Russia.
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Senior Malawi politician accused of plotting to kill president

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 18:24
The lawyer for opposition figure Patricia Kaliati says that the ex-minister maintains her innocence.
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Attack on Chad military base kills at least 40 soldiers

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 17:13
No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits.
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Zambia mourns seven footballers killed in bus crash

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 13:14
Zambian football is in mourning after seven players from Chavuma Town Council FC were killed in a bus crash.
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Born in France but searching for a future in Africa

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 01:08
BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.
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Kejelcha sets new world half-marathon record

Sun, 10/27/2024 - 11:22
Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha sets a new world record on his way to winning the Valencia Half Marathon.
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A party in power for 58 years pledges change for Botswana

Sun, 10/27/2024 - 01:20
President Masisi hopes to lead his party to victory, but the opposition says the nation needs to be saved.
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The man battling Nigeria’s 'witch-hunters'

Sat, 10/26/2024 - 02:07
How one man is trying to protect people accused of witchcraft from lynchings and abuse.
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Why the King can't say 'sorry' for slavery

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 19:47
Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.
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African POTY debate as Boniface & Salah miss out

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 15:03
Victor Boniface and Mohamed Salah are among the footballers omitted from the African player of the year shortlist, sparking debate online.
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Mpox - what we know... and what we don't

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 11:53
How much do we really understand about the virus formerly known as monkeypox?
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Mpox - what we know... and what we don't

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 11:53
How much do we really understand about the virus formerly known as monkeypox?
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Ballon d'Or nominee Lookman hunts for greatness

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 11:07
Ademola Lookman says he is "never satisfied" despite his performances for Nigeria and Atalanta earning him a nomination for the Ballon d'Or.
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Blue skies and bitter tears: Africa's top shots

Fri, 10/25/2024 - 08:20
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
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'Helping a human is better than scoring a goal' - Adebayor

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 16:15
Former Arsenal, Man City and Real Madrid striker Emmanuel Adebayor aims to help the next generation in Togo after hanging up his boots.
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All aboard the sparkling railway breaking new ground for East Africa

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 01:04
An electric fast train now links the capital to the country's commercial hub Dar es Salaam.
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Zimbabwe set new T20 world record in Gambia win

Wed, 10/23/2024 - 17:52
Zimbabwe set a world record for the highest team score in a men's international T20, scoring 344 runs against The Gambia.
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Africa providing 'incredible talent' for NBA

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 14:16
As the new NBA season tips off, players like Joel Embiid and Victor Wembanyama continue to demonstrate Africa's influence on the competition.
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Putin gathers allies to show West's pressure isn’t working

Tue, 10/22/2024 - 01:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming more than 20 world leaders to the Brics summit.
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