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The remarkable life of Andrée Blouin - Africa's overlooked independence heroine

Mon, 01/06/2025 - 08:23
Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.
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The remarkable life of Andrée Blouin - Africa's overlooked independence heroine

Mon, 01/06/2025 - 08:23
Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.
Categories: Africa

Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo

Sun, 01/05/2025 - 18:34
The gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in.
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Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

Sun, 01/05/2025 - 14:58
It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.
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Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

Sun, 01/05/2025 - 02:04
The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.
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Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

Sun, 01/05/2025 - 02:04
The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.
Categories: Africa

Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

Sun, 01/05/2025 - 02:04
The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.
Categories: Africa

Bringing a tyrannical Ethiopian queen and her twins to life

Sat, 01/04/2025 - 03:09
A compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire.
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Bringing a tyrannical Ethiopian queen and her twins to life

Sat, 01/04/2025 - 03:09
A compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire.
Categories: Africa

Bringing a tyrannical Ethiopian queen and her twins to life

Sat, 01/04/2025 - 03:09
A compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire.
Categories: Africa

Fire devastates one of Africa's largest clothes markets

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 19:50
Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.
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Fire devastates one of Africa's largest clothes markets

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 19:50
Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.
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Ethiopia and Somalia vow to strengthen ties

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 19:05
Somalia says no concessions were made to Ethiopia in the Turkey-brokered deal, but Ethiopia has not commented.
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Ghana opens up visa-free travel to all Africans

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:46
The West African country joins four other continental nations in making it easier to visit.
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Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity 'in panic'

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 17:35
Tremors have been reported in the surrounding area and steam has been seen rising from the volcano.
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Kenya investigates space junk that fell on village

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 17:03
Experts are trying to figure out how a 500kg metal ring ended up crashing into Kenya.
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Kenya investigates space junk that fell on village

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 17:03
Experts are trying to figure out how a 500kg metal ring ended up crashing into Kenya.
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Fulham squad 'one big brotherhood', says Iwobi

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 13:11
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi says the team spirit at Fulham is enabling him to enjoy his "best season" in the Premier League.
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Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 18:16
The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe.
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Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 15:45
A manhunt is underway for the 13 suspects, who were allegedly released by an intoxicated police officer.
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