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Rebels leave families devastated in wake of DR Congo advance

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 18:52
The BBC meets residents of Goma following the rebel takeover and those being forced by the M23 to leave camps.
Categories: Africa

Rebels leave families devastated in wake of DR Congo advance

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 18:52
The BBC meets residents of Goma following the rebel takeover and those being forced by the M23 to leave camps.
Categories: Africa

'They shot my dad in front of me' - African refugees eye Olympics

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 14:50
After fleeing conflict, over 100 athletes from across Africa attend trials in Kenya in the hope of becoming part of the Refugee Olympic Team.
Categories: Africa

'They shot my dad in front of me' - African refugees eye Olympics

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 14:50
After fleeing conflict, over 100 athletes from across Africa attend trials in Kenya in the hope of becoming part of the Refugee Olympic Team.
Categories: Africa

Villagers killed execution-style in Sudan, activists say

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 14:33
More than 200 civilians have been killed by paramilitaries, a rights group says.
Categories: Africa

Mauritius ex-PM bailed after 'suitcases of cash' arrest

Mon, 02/17/2025 - 16:43
Pravind Jugnauth was charged with money laundering, which he denies, following a dramatic arrest.
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South Africa police 'hot on heels' of suspects in gay imam killing

Mon, 02/17/2025 - 14:24
The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community, has shocked many.
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Detained Ugandan opposition figure treated in clinic overnight

Mon, 02/17/2025 - 10:03
There are concerns about Kizza Besigye's health as his hunger strike enters a second week.
Categories: Africa

Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels

Sun, 02/16/2025 - 18:36
Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport.
Categories: Africa

Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

Sun, 02/16/2025 - 16:50
The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.
Categories: Africa

Stirling & Campher help Ireland to win over Zimbabwe

Sun, 02/16/2025 - 16:38
A 144-run partnership between Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher steers Ireland to a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe as they level the ODI series in Harare.
Categories: Africa

World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa

Sun, 02/16/2025 - 13:26
He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.
Categories: Africa

Uganda's Kiplimo runs sub-57 to shatter half marathon record

Sun, 02/16/2025 - 12:24
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shatters the half marathon record at a World Athletics event in Barcelona.
Categories: Africa

Why Uganda's iconic crested crane faces extinction

Sun, 02/16/2025 - 03:48
The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.
Categories: Africa

Why Uganda's iconic crested crane faces extinction

Sun, 02/16/2025 - 03:48
The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.
Categories: Africa

Why Uganda's iconic crested crane faces extinction

Sun, 02/16/2025 - 03:48
The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.
Categories: Africa

Hat-trick hero Marmoush can ease burden on Haaland

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 21:20
There is not much Erling Haaland has failed to do when it comes to scoring goals since he joined Manchester City, although none of his 11 hat-tricks have come quicker than Omar Marmoush's first for the club.
Categories: Africa

Burnley's Hannibal accuses Preston's Osmajic of racial abuse

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 19:24
Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri accuses Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him during Saturday's Championship match at Deepdale.
Categories: Africa

Gunfire and looting in DR Congo city as rebels advance

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 18:53
Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.
Categories: Africa

'My wife fears sex, I fear death' - impacts of the USAID freeze

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 03:56
Despite a US waiver allowing the resumption of humanitarian help, life-saving services have shut.
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