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Nkosi Johnson: The child campaigner who changed South Africa

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 13:02
Tuesday's Google doodle pays tribute to Nksoi Johnson, who was the longest-surviving child born with HIV.
Categories: Africa

Daniel arap Moi: Life in pictures

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 12:39
Pictures from the life of former Kenyan President, Daniel arap Moi who has died aged 95.
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'Kenya's ex-President Daniel arap Moi jailed my father'

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 11:56
The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi shares some very personal memories of Kenya's former president.
Categories: Africa

Austin Ejide: Ready to solve Nigeria's goalkeeping quandary

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 11:23
Six years since his last appearance and almost 19 years since his debut, Austin Ejide says he is ready to solve Nigeria's goalkeeping quandary.
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John Mikel Obi: Trabzonspor condemn racial abuse of Nigeria midfielder

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 08:17
Trabzonspor condemn racial abuse aimed at former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi following their win over Fenerbahce.
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Kenya's former President Daniel arap Moi dies aged 95

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 06:15
Daniel arap Moi was Kenya's second president, and remained in power for 24 years until 2002.
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Obituary: Daniel arap Moi, former Kenyan president

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 05:55
He dominated Kenya for more than 25 years but his legacy was economic stagnation and corruption.
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How Africa has been frozen out of Libya peace efforts

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 01:18
"African capitals complain, with good reason, that Libya has become a toy of various powers," according to one analyst.
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Lupita Nyong'o: 'Books don't have to be about white people'

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 01:09
The Oscar winning actress and author is mentoring young women about literacy and leadership.
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Kenya school stampede: At least 13 pupils killed in Kakamega

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 19:46
The cause of the stampede at Kakamega Primary School in western Kenya is not yet clear.
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Infantino expands on proposals for drastic overhaul of African game

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 19:37
Fifa president Gianni Infantino elaborates on his proposals to Caf for a drastic overhaul of African football, including the creation of an African Super League.
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HIV vaccine hopes dashed by trial results

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 17:01
Experts share "deep disappointment" an experimental jab does not offer protection against HIV.
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Tanzania MP Zitto Kabwe gets death threats over World Bank loan

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 16:41
Zitto Kabwe has asked the bank to withhold funds over human rights concerns.
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Kenya dam collapse: Nine suspects cleared of manslaughter charges

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 16:20
The accused were charged over the deaths of nearly 50 people in a dam collapse in 2018.
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Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic Micho takes over as Zambia coach

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 15:52
Former Uganda boss Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic takes over as coach of Zambia.
Categories: Africa

Lagos motorbike taxi ban: Chaos as Nigerian city removes okadas

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 15:20
There are long queues at bus stations, while some walk for miles in Nigeria's commercial capital.
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Nigeria's women fight back

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 13:13
Women in Lagos are battling the threat of rape and sexual assault with free self-defence classes.
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Mbawana Samatta thrilled to be Tanzanian trailblazer

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 12:57
Mbwana Samatta is thrilled to be a Tanzanian trailblazer after scoring on his Premier League debut for Aston Villa.
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Confederation Cup: Enyimba, Zanaco clinch quarter-final spots

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 11:10
Nigeria's Enyimba and Zambia's Zanaco clinch the last Confederation Cup quarter-final places.
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Mercenary 'Mad Mike' Hoare dies aged 100

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 01:41
Mike Hoare, a controversial figure, became internationally famous for his campaigns in the Congo.
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