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Sierra Leone elections 2023: What you need to know

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 22:37
On Saturday, voters in Sierra Leone will head to the polls to elect their next president.
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From an assistance model to a community-based aid

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 19:52
The head of the USAID, Samantha Power has told the BBC they are working with local resistance committees in Sudan to get assistance to people in need.
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UK fruit picking like prison, says SA worker

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 18:35
A South African woman tells a Lords committee about "shocking" working conditions on English farms.
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At least 30 migrants feared dead in Canary Islands disaster

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 13:51
The Western Africa-Atlantic migration route is considered one of the world's deadliest.
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Former Mali basketball coach handed lifetime ban after abuse investigation

Wed, 21/06/2023 - 19:09
Amadou Bamba one of five coaches and officials sanctioned after an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse.
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Tunisia: A 100-year-old football club folds due to players migrating to Europe

Tue, 20/06/2023 - 14:35
A 100-year-old football club in Tunisia has folded after migration to Europe cost AS Ghardimaou more than 30 of its best players.
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Africa's Ukraine-Russia peace mission: What was achieved?

Mon, 19/06/2023 - 17:22
South Africa's leader hails last week's trip as "historic" but what difference did it really make?
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Ukraine-Russia African peace mission: What’s next?

Mon, 19/06/2023 - 15:28
African leaders have insisted the war between Russia and Ukraine must end during their peace mission in Ukraine and Russia.
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South African taps run dry after power shortages

Mon, 19/06/2023 - 01:15
Electricity problems have led to water shortages and those with money are digging their own boreholes.
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Sudan crisis: Five children among 17 killed in air strikes

Sat, 17/06/2023 - 22:03
Twenty-five homes were destroyed in the densely populated area of Yarmouk, where civilians are trapped.
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Ukraine war must end, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Sat, 17/06/2023 - 21:22
Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid.
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Uganda school attack: Dozens of pupils killed by militants linked to Islamic State group

Sat, 17/06/2023 - 21:12
Attackers linked to the Islamic State group used machetes and burned a dormitory during the attack.
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Mali urges immediate end to UN Minusma peacekeeping mission

Sat, 17/06/2023 - 06:20
Mali's military rulers accuse the UN of fuelling tensions as jihadist violence continues.
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Cameroon's Ngonnso: 'My fight to bring our sacred stolen statue home

Sat, 17/06/2023 - 01:20
The Ngonnso statue was looted from Cameroon in 1902 and has been on display in a Berlin museum.
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Cyril Ramaphosa: 'The road to peace is not an easy one'

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 21:01
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said African countries are prepared to participate further in a peace pact between Ukraine and Russia.
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South Africa's stranded presidential security team: Poland denies racism

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 18:26
South Africa's presidential security chief accuses Polish officials of racism as he is stranded in Warsaw.
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BTS anniversary: The popularity of the group in Africa

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 12:40
The influence of K-pop, fuelled by BTS's success, continues to grow across the world including Africa.
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African leaders seek peace in Ukraine

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 09:12
South Africa's president is spearheading the mediation effort at a time when he is under US pressure.
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The South Africans travelling 9,000 miles to fight fires

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 00:27
South African firefighters have made their way to Alberta to help with the country's extreme wildfires.
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Another Beyoncé world tour but no African cities

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 18:50
Some of Beyoncé's Africa fans are willing to do anything to see her on the continent.
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