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How jeans and diamonds pushed Lesotho to the top of Trump's tariffs list

BBC Africa - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 19:29
Only Chinese goods are facing higher US tariffs than exports from Lesotho, which will be charged at 50%.
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Zambians protest over heinous child rape reports

BBC Africa - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 18:13
Protesters in Zambia call for a change in the law after heinous child rape reports.
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Adesina: Africa can't rely on benevolence of others

BBC Africa - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 17:46
The African Development Bank president tells the BBC how poverty shaped his world views.
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Is South Africa's coalition government about to fall apart?

BBC Africa - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 15:56
The pro-business DA rejects the budget leaving the ANC to rely on other parties to get it passed in parliament.
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Zambia withdraw four US-based players for China trip

BBC Africa - Thu, 04/03/2025 - 12:23
Zambia withdraw four US-based players for an upcoming tournament in China because of "travel measures" introduced by Donald Trump's administration.
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Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape after eight years in South African jail

BBC Africa - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 18:44
Timothy Omotoso was accused of raping several of his congregants in a trial that gripped the country.
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'Without sport I'd probably be a criminal' - Olympic champion Tebogo

BBC Africa - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 18:07
Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo says he could have turned to a life of crime in Botswana had it not been for sport.
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Ex-Shell boss tasked with cleaning up Nigeria's oil sector

BBC Africa - Wed, 04/02/2025 - 17:39
President Tinubu restructures the NNPC, a company which has long struggled with corruption allegations.
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UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10

BBC Africa - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 20:05
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.
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Nigeria's spectacular horse parade closing Ramadan

BBC Africa - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:04
In the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.
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Nigeria's spectacular horse parade closing Ramadan

BBC Africa - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 19:04
In the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.
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BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory

BBC Africa - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:31
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.
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BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory

BBC Africa - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:31
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.
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Zimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protests

BBC Africa - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:02
A total of 95 people are charged with promoting "public violence" and for "breaches of peace".
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Proteas coach Walter resigns for personal reasons

BBC Africa - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:36
South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter, who took over in March 2023, resigns citing "personal reasons".
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How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot

BBC Africa - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:49
Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.
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How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot

BBC Africa - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:49
Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.
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Zambia president orders ministers to stop sleeping in cabinet

BBC Africa - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:37
Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of "indulgence" and a lack of self-control.
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Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old

BBC Africa - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:55
Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.
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Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests

BBC Africa - Mon, 03/31/2025 - 18:41
Many streets across Zimbabwe remained deserted and empty on the day of a planned protest.
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