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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

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

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

Morocco and Zambia win to reach Wafcon quarter-finals

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 23:52
Morocco and Zambia both seal 1-0 wins to secure passage to the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa

Rampant South Africa crush Italy 45-0 despite early red card

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 19:31
Reigning world champions South Africa make light work of an early red card for forward Jasper Wiese to thump Italy 45-0 in Gqeberha.
Categories: Africa

Is William Ruto the most disliked president in Kenya's history?

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:40
More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".
Categories: Africa

Is William Ruto the most disliked president in Kenya's history?

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:40
More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".
Categories: Africa

Is William Ruto the most disliked president in Kenya's history?

Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:40
More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".
Categories: Africa

South Africa rescue point against Tanzania at Wafcon

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 23:38
South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals.
Categories: Africa

Draw puts Mali on brink of Wafcon quarter-finals

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 20:35
Mali edge closer to a quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Ghana.
Categories: Africa

Mother mourns 'beautiful' 12-year-old shot while watching TV during Kenya protests

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 18:57
A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.
Categories: Africa

Mother mourns 'beautiful' 12-year-old shot while watching TV during Kenya protests

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 18:57
A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.
Categories: Africa

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