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Drone attacks raise stakes in new phase of Sudan's civil war

Thu, 15/05/2025 - 10:58
Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.
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Do Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer?

Thu, 15/05/2025 - 03:43
Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status?
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'I don't want it to die': The teen black pioneer preserving cavalry sport

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 17:39
Makhosazana Dlomo is South Africa's only black participant in the traditional cavalry sport of tent pegging.
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El Chapo & Deputy Jesus - why Kenya's president has so many nicknames

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 01:31
William Ruto has the uncanny ability to attract numerous alternative handles, most are unflattering.
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Top Cricket Malawi official dies after 'heartless violence'

Mon, 12/05/2025 - 14:24
Tributes are paid to Cricket Malawi operations manager Arjun Menon, who died aged 48 in Blantyre on Saturday.
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South Africa round off CHAN 2024 qualifiers

Mon, 12/05/2025 - 11:43
South Africa become the final team to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship after beating Malawi 2-0 on Sunday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.
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Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

Mon, 12/05/2025 - 01:05
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism.
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Cisse's plan to revive Libya's footballing fortunes

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 13:08
Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.
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US cuts aid to Zambia over 'systematic' medicine theft

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 23:01
Critical medicines affected by the $50m cuts include Malaria, HIV and TB drugs, the US embassy says.
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Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 19:38
African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.
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Shock as missing South African journalist's decomposed body found

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 17:32
Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.
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Benin's bid to become a cycling power

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 17:10
The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.
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Is Ivory Coast's red card politics an own goal for democracy?

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 02:07
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.
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South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 21:56
The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.
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Gang who smuggled thousands of queen ants sentenced in Kenya

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 16:23
The four suspects – two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan – were arrested last month with 5,000 ants.
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How 'sub-10 king' Simbine shed his nearly man tag

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 12:38
After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".
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Mourning mother's anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 02:00
A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.
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Ndayishimiye knew football was route from 'unimaginable poverty'

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 16:44
Nice and Burundi defender Youssouf Ndayishimiye says he always hoped football would prove to be his route out of "unimaginable poverty".
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Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record

Sun, 04/05/2025 - 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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Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa

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