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UK visa applications for Nigerians could be restricted

Tue, 05/06/2025 - 11:54
People from Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka may find it more difficult to come to the UK, under new plans.
Categories: Africa

Ghana protesters accuse president of power grab after chief justice's suspension

Mon, 05/05/2025 - 19:26
Opposition supporters say the constitution has been flouted. The president says allegations must be investigated.
Categories: Africa

Ugandan opposition bodyguard charged after torture, lawyer says

Mon, 05/05/2025 - 18:14
Eddie Mutwe is in severe pain after being beaten and electrocuted in custody, his lawyer says.
Categories: Africa

Top UN court rejects Sudan's bid to sue UAE for genocide

Mon, 05/05/2025 - 16:21
The UAE opted out of part of the Genocide Convention meaning it cannot face genocide allegations itself.
Categories: Africa

Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby's killing as others freed

Mon, 05/05/2025 - 16:13
The six-month-old died in 2017 after being hit by police deployed to quell election violence.
Categories: Africa

Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

Mon, 05/05/2025 - 16:10
Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance".
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Kenya government condemns 'shameful' shoe-hurling at president

Mon, 05/05/2025 - 13:10
The footwear hit the president on his outstretched arm as he spoke at a public rally.
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Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 12:21
Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.
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Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 12:05
It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.
Categories: Africa

Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 08:09
Doctors without Borders (MSF) said its hospital was attacked as fears grow of a return to civil war in South Sudan.
Categories: Africa

Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 05:50
"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.
Categories: Africa

Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 05:50
"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.
Categories: Africa

Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa

Sun, 05/04/2025 - 05:50
"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.
Categories: Africa

New post for Togo leader could see him rule for life

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 19:49
Faure Gnassingbé's new role has no official term limits and his critics say it is a "coup d'état".
Categories: Africa

Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 12:28
Ali Laarayedh is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as campaigners slam "sham trials".
Categories: Africa

'I was born Ivorian' - bank boss barred from running for president tells BBC

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 18:54
Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.
Categories: Africa

'I was born Ivorian' - bank boss barred from running for president tells BBC

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 18:54
Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.
Categories: Africa

Tidjane Thiam: It is not for the regime to eliminate opposition leaders

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 18:53
Tidjane Thiam has been banned from standing in October's elections in Ivory Coast. So what is his next move?
Categories: Africa

Ugandan judge jailed in UK for keeping housekeeper as slave

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 18:49
Lydia Mugambe kept a young woman as an unpaid nanny and maid at her home in Oxfordshire.
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Meta threatens to cut off Facebook in Nigeria over huge fines

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:48
The social media giant has challenged demands to pay $290m over regulatory violations.
Categories: Africa

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