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Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 03:32
Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad

Sun, 31/05/2026 - 17:49
Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me

Sun, 31/05/2026 - 10:29
Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finals

Sat, 30/05/2026 - 15:49
Munster's United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

Sat, 30/05/2026 - 04:56
South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitions

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 17:03
Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 10:09
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 20:50
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
Categories: Africa, Afrique

DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 18:43
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

First Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa over immigration protests land in Accra

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 18:14
It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 15:17
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

PSG's Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injury

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 22:29
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions' World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 19:24
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Nigerian winger Udoh dies aged 21

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 18:14
Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp announce the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 17:41
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Partey in preliminary Ghana squad for World Cup

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 16:52
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana's preliminary squad for the World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 16:37
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

Mon, 25/05/2026 - 01:13
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Mamelodi Sundowns win African Champions League title

Sun, 24/05/2026 - 23:43
South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy

Sun, 24/05/2026 - 01:55
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

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