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Kenya: Landmark ruling in divorce proceedings acknowledges that housework is work

Tue, 12/07/2021 - 16:22
A landmark ruling during a matrimonial case in Kenya acknowledged that housework is work.
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Burundi prison fire kills at least 38 in Gitega

Tue, 12/07/2021 - 13:56
Vice-President Prosper Bazombanza says at least 69 more people are being treated for injuries.
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Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife

Tue, 12/07/2021 - 10:51
Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life.
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BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021: Faith Kipyegon

Tue, 12/07/2021 - 09:32
A profile of BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 nominee Faith Kipyegon.
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Africa's patchy transport network gets a tech boost

Tue, 12/07/2021 - 01:05
The first year of a free trade deal in Africa has spurred investment, but more needs to be done.
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Crocodile attack: British teen speaks of relief

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 20:12
Amelie Osborn-Smith says she'd expected to lose her foot, but doctors say she'll be able to walk on it again.
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Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 18:56
The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair?
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Covid-19: What do we know about the Omicron variant?

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:58
Professor Willem Hanekom says that the Omicron variant "is spreading extraordinarily fast in South Africa".
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Sylvester Oromoni: Nigerians demand justice over Dowen College death

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:33
The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”.
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Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:31
Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective".
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Teenager 'very lucky' after Zambia crocodile attack

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 09:18
Amelie Osborn-Smith says her brain went into "overdrive" as she fought off the reptile in Zambia.
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African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 award shortlist revealed

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 06:44
The shortlist for BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 award is revealed - and you can vote for your favourite.
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Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school

Mon, 12/06/2021 - 02:22
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.
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Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner

Sun, 12/05/2021 - 23:35
The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote.
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Why France faces so much anger in West Africa

Sun, 12/05/2021 - 01:50
Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash.
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South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists

Sun, 12/05/2021 - 01:11
Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.
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Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river

Sat, 12/04/2021 - 18:05
At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river.
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Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's shadow looms over poll

Sat, 12/04/2021 - 10:41
Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll.
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Mali: Dozens of civilians killed after militants attack bus

Sat, 12/04/2021 - 03:44
More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market.
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Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo - again

Sat, 12/04/2021 - 01:41
Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time?
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