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Henrietta Rushwaya: Zimbabwe president's niece convicted of gold-smuggling

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 19:19
Henrietta Rushwaya was caught with 6kg of gold while passing through airport security on her way to Dubai.
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Germany asks forgiveness for Tanzania colonial crimes

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 18:39
German forces killed almost 300,000 people during the Maji Maji rebellion in the early 1900s.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Rassie van der Dussen & Quinton de Kock star as South Africa thrash New Zealand

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 17:24
South Africa are on the brink of clinching a World Cup semi-final berth after crushing New Zealand by 190 runs.
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Dancing Queen! Camilla in Kenya animal sanctuary visit

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 16:33
The Queen joined a traditional dance in Nairobi and stopped to feed orphaned elephants.
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Israel-Gaza war: Three reasons Egypt tightly controls the Rafah crossing

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 15:59
The Rafah crossing with Gaza has been open and shut frequently over the years. Why is it so contentious for Egypt?
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Uganda court fines US couple $28,000 for child cruelty

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 14:59
The couple had faced life in prison on charges of torture but agreed to a plea bargain.
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Asamoah Gyan: Former Ghana captain must pay compensation to ex-wife after divorce case

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 13:19
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan must pay compensation to his ex-wife after a court ruled on their divorce case.
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Zimbabwe's cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 01:40
Wheelbarrows are carted around in search of community centres and churches willing to share water.
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King Charles says 'no excuse' for Kenya colonial violence

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 22:12
King Charles acknowledged the "wrongdoings" of the colonial era during his state visit to Kenya.
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Legal row over 2,800,000% mark-up for African mask

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 20:41
A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction.
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Five 'dangerous' prisoners escape from Tunisian jail

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 18:26
Interior ministry calls on citizens to provide information on escaped prisoners to prevent "terrorist acts".
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Matthew Lani: South African TikTok star freed after 'fake doctor' arrest

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 18:11
Matthew Lani had been picked up after entering a hospital and accused of impersonating a doctor.
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Facebook's algorithms 'supercharged' hate speech in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 15:48
Rights group Amnesty International makes damning allegations against the social media giant.
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South Africa's Rugby World Cup champions get heroes' welcome

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 12:24
The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd.
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DR Congo court ruling clears block to Moïse Katumbi's run for president

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:56
A rival presidential hopeful said Moïse Katumbi was not eligible to run on the grounds of nationality.
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US to remove Uganda and three other African countries from Agoa trade deal

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 08:59
Uganda, Gabon, Niger and the CAR are accused of violating rights or not making democratic progress.
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King Charles Kenya trip: Mau Mau uprising hangs over visit

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 02:27
The British Empire brutally suppressed an uprising in Kenya in the 1950s. Its victims cannot forget.
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South Africa declares public holiday for World Cup win

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 23:38
The President said the rugby win should be seen as a sign of hope for the country.
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Why does victory mean more to South Africa?

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 18:50
The Springboks and inspirational captain Siya Kolisi have an impact far beyond sport, say fans and politicians in their homeland.
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Dr Matthew Lani: TikTok star arrested in South Africa

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 16:27
Matthew Lani garnered thousands of followers by sharing medical advice and selling medication online.
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