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'Our job is only killing' - how Sudan's brutal militia carried out a massacre

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 01:30
BBC Verify tracks how the RSF killed unarmed people in a massacre that humanitarian officials believe left 2,000 dead.
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'Flying' Sarr easing Crystal Palace's Eze loss

Fri, 07/11/2025 - 00:51
Ismaila Sarr shines as Crystal Palace earn first home victory in Europa Conference League this term.
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Can Trump expel South Africa from the G20?

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 17:39
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.
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Sudan's life-saving community kitchens on verge of collapse

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 16:04
This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.
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Being Premier League's only black manager 'a privilege' - Sao Tome-born Nuno

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 11:57
The West Ham boss says he is "honoured" to act as a role model and believes there are "a lot" of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.
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Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims?

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 10:27
Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?
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Tanzanian deputy opposition leader facing terrorism charges - lawyer

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:28
The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was "compromised".
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South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:13
It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.
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Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims?

Thu, 06/11/2025 - 01:32
Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?
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Morocco sweat as PSG star Hakimi ruled out for 'several weeks'

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 18:30
Morocco suffer a blow before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as their captain Achraf Hakimi injures an ankle injury playing for PSG.
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'One of us': Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 18:01
A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.
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'One of us': Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 18:01
A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.
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Anti-migrant group ordered to stop blocking foreigners from South African healthcare

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 15:00
Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.
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Morocco declares public holiday to mark UN approval of its Western Sahara plan

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 12:00
Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.
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'My skin was peeling' - the African women tricked into making Russian drones

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 07:23
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.
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'My skin was peeling' - the African women tricked into making Russian drones

Wed, 05/11/2025 - 07:23
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.
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Line-up for expanded 16-team Wafcon 2026 decided

Tue, 04/11/2025 - 19:07
Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.
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'Drug addiction' ends Williams' Zimbabwe career

Tue, 04/11/2025 - 15:18
All-rounder Sean Williams will no longer be considered for selection after admitting to a drug addiction, Zimbabwe Cricket announces.
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He made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan

Tue, 04/11/2025 - 01:42
Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.
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I built this 'AI aunt' for women after family tragedy in South Africa

Mon, 03/11/2025 - 01:09
An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.
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