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How Ghana’s rising star plunged into an economic crisis

Wed, 04/10/2023 - 19:24
Ghana was once the shining star of Africa, with the fastest-growing economy in the world in 2019. But in 2022, it all came crashing down.
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The Nobel Prize winner vying for DR Congo presidency

Mon, 02/10/2023 - 17:41
Celebrated doctor Denis Mukwege won over the world - now his sights are set on leadership back home.
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Massive fire breaks out at police facility in Egypt

Mon, 02/10/2023 - 07:17
Videos are being shared across social media of the blaze which local media says has injured more than 20 people.
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Migrants trying to reach the UK cross the Alps on foot

Mon, 02/10/2023 - 02:07
More than 130,000 migrants have entered Italy this year. Many try to head further into Europe.
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Gabon's predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal

Mon, 02/10/2023 - 01:34
BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades.
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Reverse migration: Why I'm moving from France to Algeria

Sun, 01/10/2023 - 01:23
Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria.
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Victor Osimhen and Napoli: 'The love for him is fake in Italy'

Sat, 30/09/2023 - 10:15
Napoli said they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stopped short of publicly apologising to him.
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Migrants celebrate and dance after being rescued

Sat, 30/09/2023 - 06:01
Male migrants from Syria, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Egypt danced after being rescued off the coast of Libya.
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Sudan conflict: Living in Cairo, longing for Omdurman

Sat, 30/09/2023 - 01:34
The BBC's Mohamed Osman writes about his emotional return after war forced him to flee.
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Victor Osimhen: Napoli 'never meant to offend or mock' striker but stop short of apology for TikTok

Thu, 28/09/2023 - 21:19
Napoli say they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stop short of publicly apologising to him.
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South Africa floods: Watch the aftermath of deadly floods in Western Cape

Thu, 28/09/2023 - 20:40
At least 11 people killed after flooding in South Africa's Africa's Western Cape province, including Cape Town.
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Afcon 2027 will be 'amazing' in East Africa, pledges Ugandan organiser

Thu, 28/09/2023 - 18:28
East Africa will meet the Confederation of African Football's rigorous requirements for Afcon 2027, Ugandan official Rogers Byamukama says.
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Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

Thu, 28/09/2023 - 15:09
The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.
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Burkina Faso junta says it foiled coup attempt

Thu, 28/09/2023 - 13:00
It is just less than a year since Capt Ibrahim Traoré seized power during the second coup of 2022.
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Kenya promises to end gang warfare and restore peace in Haiti

Wed, 27/09/2023 - 16:08
The Kenyan government has offered 1000 police officers to lead a multinational force to Haiti to tackle the ongoing gang warfare.
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'France takes us for idiots' - Inside coup-hit Niger

Tue, 26/09/2023 - 16:42
The BBC gains access to the West African country which is among the world's most deadly for jihadist attacks.
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MohBad: How the death of an Afrobeats star sparked protests in Nigeria

Tue, 26/09/2023 - 16:11
The death of popular 27-year-old singer MohBad has sparked protests in Nigeria.
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Morocco earthquake: Sisters' nightmares and a plea for lipstick

Sat, 23/09/2023 - 04:17
Two sisters tell the BBC how the earthquake in Morocco has left them traumatised and anxious.
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Westgate mall shooting: Why do Kenya's Muslims feel targeted?

Fri, 22/09/2023 - 12:14
Ever since al-Shabab attacked the Westgate shopping mall, Kenya's Somali community has felt targeted by security forces.
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Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa

Fri, 22/09/2023 - 01:29
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation.
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