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Liberia's ex-speaker charged with arson over parliament fire

Sat, 06/07/2025 - 19:16
The blaze broke out a day after protests over plans to oust former speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa.
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Why 'electrical' Mbeumo is aiming high

Sat, 06/07/2025 - 12:25
Bryan Mbeumo has become one of the most sought-after players in the English Premier League.
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'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

Sat, 06/07/2025 - 12:08
Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.
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'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

Sat, 06/07/2025 - 12:08
Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.
Categories: Africa

'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models

Sat, 06/07/2025 - 12:08
Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.
Categories: Africa

Wagner to withdraw from Mali after 'completing mission'

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 19:33
The Russian mercenary group is leaving amid an uptick in deadly Islamist insurgent attacks.
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Stars, stitches and stripes: Africa's top shots

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 18:43
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
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Stars, stitches and stripes: Africa's top shots

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 18:43
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa

Stars, stitches and stripes: Africa's top shots

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 18:43
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa

Botswana's diamond giant slashes output as demand falls

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 18:29
Botswana, one of the world's biggest diamond producers, has been struck by a global decline in the market.
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Interpol issues red notice for Ghana's 'fugitive' ex-minister

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 15:29
The 65-year-old is alleged to be at the centre of several corruption cases; he has said he has been unlawfully treated.
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Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 12:20
He had "been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa", his party says.
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'Improving every day' – Mbeumo on his best season

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 09:15
Bryan Mbeumo's stellar Premier League season with Brentford has seen him linked with a move to Manchester United. But what is the secret of his success?
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'Improving every day' – Mbeumo on his best season

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 09:15
Bryan Mbeumo's stellar Premier League season with Brentford has seen him linked with a move to Manchester United. But what is the secret of his success?
Categories: Africa

Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:37
He had "been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa", his party says.
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Chad halts US visas in revenge for Trump travel ban

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:07
Chad will stop giving visas to US nationals in retaliation for the latest US measures, its president says.
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Stadium security in Kenya a concern as CHAN looms

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:32
Robust safety measures are required before the Confederation of African Football gives the green light to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to host CHAN.
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World Bank U-turn ends loan ban to Uganda over gay rights

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:27
The bank had ended all lending to Uganda two years ago because of a harsh, new anti-LGBTQ law.
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Burundi's ruling party seeks to tighten grip on power

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 05:08
Voters are heading to the polls following a campaign period marked by reports of political repression.
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Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 21:17
The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says.
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