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South Africa crime: Thieves put gun to Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga's head

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 18:22
Even for a country where crime levels are high, an armed attack on a cabinet member is rare.
Categories: Africa

Bongi Mbonambi: England were 'unprofessional' regarding alleged on-pitch slur, says hooker

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 16:42
South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi accuses England of being "unprofessional" after alleging he directed a racial slur at Tom Curry.
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South African divisions exposed by Israel-Hamas conflict

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 15:56
The government's staunch support for the Palestinians is criticised by leaders of the Jewish community.
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Caster Semenya: Double Olympic champion 'not ashamed of being different'

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 15:50
Caster Semenya tells the BBC she is "not going to be ashamed" of being "different", and will "fight for what is right" amid her ongoing dispute with athletics authorities.
Categories: Africa

Canada embassy explosion: Two people killed in blast in Nigeria

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 15:07
An investigation is under way but officials say it happened as a diesel generator was being serviced.
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Ethiopia plans vote to solve Tigray-Amhara territory dispute

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:05
The row threatens to disrupt the fragile peace following the end of the civil war a year ago.
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Mr Ibu: Nigerian Nollywood actor's leg amputated, family says

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:05
Relatives say John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu, has endured seven operations to save his life.
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Nigeria election: Peter Obi says legal battle is over but fight for the country remains

Tue, 11/07/2023 - 09:30
The opposition's Peter Obi criticises the ruling that ended his presidential poll result challenge.
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South Africa recalls all diplomats from Israel

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 16:26
The move is in response to one of the heaviest nights of airstrikes in Gaza since the conflict began.
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Uganda's Yoweri Museveni hits back over expulsion from US-Africa trade pact Agoa

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 13:24
Joe Biden expelled Uganda from the Agoa trade deal last week after it passed a new anti-homosexuality law.
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Somalia floods: Fourteen killed and thousands trapped in their homes

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 13:04
Bridges and roads have been destroyed by the downpours making it hard to reach affected people.
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Why does France have military bases in Africa?

Mon, 11/06/2023 - 01:54
Upheavals in West Africa mean France can no longer take its "backyard" for granted.
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Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar's record with 49th ODI ton as India thrash South Africa

Sun, 11/05/2023 - 16:51
Virat Kohli equals the record of Sachin Tendulkar as he hits his 49th one-day international century in India's 243-run World Cup win over South Africa.
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Ghana's Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia chosen as NPP presidential candidate

Sun, 11/05/2023 - 11:10
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia will contest the presidency under the NPP's banner in elections.
Categories: Africa

Rema, the Afrobeats star who does not intend to calm down

Sun, 11/05/2023 - 01:40
The meteoric rise of a Nigerian Afrobeats star prepared to hustle his way to global domination.
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Moussa Dadis Camara: Guinea ex-ruler taken by armed men back in jail

Sat, 11/04/2023 - 18:00
Moussa Dadis Camara is back in prison after he and three others were broken out early on Saturday.
Categories: Africa

Twitter fired us then ghosted us – Africa staff

Fri, 11/03/2023 - 18:42
Distraught former colleagues are teaming up to take the social media giant, now known as X, to court.
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Victor Osimhen: Nigeria striker can reach 'highest stage', says Emmanuel Amuneke

Fri, 11/03/2023 - 13:56
More should be expected from Victor Osimhen after the Nigeria striker came eighth in the Ballon d'Or, says Emmanuel Amuneke.
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Women's African Champions League: Debutants eye glory in Ivory Coast

Fri, 11/03/2023 - 10:21
There will be five new clubs in the Women's African Champions League this year aiming to topple holders AS FAR in Ivory Coast.
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Nigeria's House of Representatives reject plan to buy presidential yacht

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 18:59
A senior lawmaker announced the decision after a public outcry over plans to spend $6m on the yacht.
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