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My one-month-old grandson was killed by police tear gas

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 19:29
Counting the cost of deadly Gen Z protests in Madagascar where most young people are unemployed.

Madagascar protest organiser: 'We're taking our humanity back'

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 19:24
A Gen Z leader in Madagascar says he has put his UK university scholarship on hold to help organise the protests.
Categories: Africa

Breakdancing to escape the trauma of DR Congo's warzone

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 19:18
Asashi and Precious use dance as a form of escapism and expression in a show of resilience, community, and hope.

Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 15:07
The West African nation's foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Zimbabwe lawmaker and poet dies after his car hits an elephant

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 13:34
Desire Moyo died a day before his 46th birthday - the four other MPs in the car have been taken to hospital.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Nigeria names 'apolitical' law professor as new electoral chief

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 11:52
The Nigeria's electoral agency is under increased scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Catholic altar wine replaced after becoming a favourite in Kenyan bars

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 10:05
The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Deity dolls and people power: Africa's top shots

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 09:04
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Deity dolls and people power: Africa's top shots

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 09:04
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Deity dolls and people power: Africa's top shots

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 05:13
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

De Klerk smacks Proteas to stunning win over India

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 21:00
Nadine de Klerk hits a blistering unbeaten 84 from 54 balls as South Africa produce a stunning comeback to beat India at the Women's World Cup.

South African farm worker describes how women fed to pigs to 'dispose of evidence'

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 19:45
Adrian De Wet tells the South African court that "when pigs are hungry enough, they'll eat anything".
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'Business is at a standstill' - Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capital

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 17:00
More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'Business is at a standstill' - Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capital

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 17:00
More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

'Business is at a standstill' - Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capital

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 17:00
More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Thirteen killed as hospital shelled in besieged Sudan city, BBC told

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 16:28
A group of Sudanese medics says the latest attack on el-Fasher is a war crime.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 11:32
The movement behind the protests snubbed the meeting where the president made the promise.

South Africa's Fort Hare university closed as buildings set on fire

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 11:19
The university is one of South Africa's most historic institutions - where prominent leaders studied.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Togo's Asamoah breaks neck in freak accident

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 08:57
Togo international Samuel Asamoah broke his neck in a freak collision with an advertising board which his club says could leave him paralysed.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Togo's Asamoah breaks neck in freak accident

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 08:57
Togo international Samuel Asamoah broke his neck in a freak collision with an advertising board which his club says could leave him paralysed.
Categories: Africa, European Union

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