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Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 01:06
President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.
Categories: Africa

From military ruler to democrat - ex-Nigeria President Buhari's life in pictures

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 17:08
Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked dramatic changes over decades – and he was often at the centre of events.
Categories: Africa

From military ruler to democrat - ex-Nigeria President Buhari's life in pictures

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 17:08
Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked dramatic changes over decades – and he was often at the centre of events.
Categories: Africa

From military ruler to democrat - ex-Nigeria President Buhari's life in pictures

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 17:08
Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked dramatic changes over decades – and he was often at the centre of events.
Categories: Africa

Burna Boy apologises for distancing himself from Afrobeats

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 11:24
Burna Boy, one of the biggest names in Afrobeats, says he didn't want his sound to be "in one box".
Categories: Africa

Ethiopian troops 'executed' aid workers in Tigray war, charity says

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 07:30
A Spaniard and two local people were shot multiple times during the conflict in northern Ethiopia, MSF says.
Categories: Africa

Ghana round off Wafcon quarter-final line-up

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 23:47
Ghana beat Tanzania 4-1 to secure their quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations as holders South Africa secure top spot in Group C.
Categories: Africa

MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 19:11
Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition MP, is yet to apply for bail and remains in police custody
Categories: Africa

Nigeria declares public holiday to honour former leader who died aged 82

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 17:51
Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria as both a military ruler and elected president, died in London on Sunday.
Categories: Africa

The striker with an 'icon' for a team-mate

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:39
Clara Luvanga on meeting Al-Nassr team-mate Ronaldo and how Tanzania are gaining "experience" at their second Wafcon.
Categories: Africa

The striker with an 'icon' for a team-mate

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:39
Clara Luvanga on meeting Al-Nassr team-mate Ronaldo and how Tanzania are gaining "experience" at their second Wafcon.
Categories: Africa

World's oldest president to seek eighth term

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 09:44
Cameroon's Paul Biya, 92, has been power since 1982 and could govern until he is nearly 100.
Categories: Africa

Nigerian woman smuggled baby into UK using fake birth story

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 07:00
A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria and Algeria progress at Wafcon after draw

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 23:37
Nigeria win Group B at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and Algeria finish second after the two sides play out a goalless draw in Casablanca.
Categories: Africa

South African police minister suspended over organised crime allegations

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 23:16
Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Categories: Africa

RSF storms cattle market and prison in 'death trap' Sudanese city

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 22:04
It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.
Categories: Africa

Buhari - the austere Nigerian military ruler who defeated a sitting president

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 18:51
The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.
Categories: Africa

Buhari - the austere Nigerian military ruler who defeated a sitting president

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 18:51
The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.
Categories: Africa

Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 18:51
The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.
Categories: Africa

Inside the Congolese mine vital to mobile phones, as rebels give BBC rare access

Sun, 07/13/2025 - 01:40
The US wants rights to DR Congo's minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.
Categories: Africa

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