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How Kenya's evangelical president has fallen out with churches

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 04:16
The churches central to his election in 2022 are now his fiercest critics.
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Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 19:35
A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.
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Patient sues Algerian author over claims he used her in novel

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 19:28
Saada Arbane said she refuse a meeting with Daoud after finding out he wanted to use her in his book.
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Kenya's president cancels major deals with Adani Group

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 17:39
The Adani Group had agreed to take over the running of Kenya's main airport, prompting an outcry.
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Montjane grateful for support after mother's death

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 17:18
South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane says the backing she received following the death of her mother in July was crucial in her return to elite wheelchair tennis.
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Fugitive Zambian MP arrested in Zimbabwe - minister

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 15:46
He is said to have escaped through a hospital a window in August.
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Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines

Thu, 21/11/2024 - 08:24
Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.
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'Bigger cause' of civil war drives Sudan's Afcon dream

Wed, 20/11/2024 - 10:52
Abobaker Eisa says the "bigger cause" of the Sudanese civil war has been a motivating factor in their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
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The former president seeking to lead Ghana once more

Wed, 20/11/2024 - 01:05
Mahama's colourful story involves a historic coup, a stay in Moscow and a surprise dancehall hit.
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Botswana, Mozambique & Tanzania complete Afcon 2025 field

Tue, 19/11/2024 - 19:08
Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become the final three qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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Gatland backed by Erasmus before Cardiff date

Tue, 19/11/2024 - 18:36
South Africa's double World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus backs under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland before Saturday's match in Cardiff.
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South Africa's Hendrikse brothers to face Wales

Tue, 19/11/2024 - 16:03
Brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will start as South Africa half-backs for the first time in the Autumn Nations match against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Cisse exit 'very sad' for Senegal football president

Tue, 19/11/2024 - 11:30
The departure of Aliou Cisse as Senegal boss after almost a decade in charge and unprecedented success was "very sad", says top official Augustin Senghor.
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From political outsider to Ghana's 'Mr Digital'

Tue, 19/11/2024 - 01:30
Presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia hopes he can silence his critics once more to become Ghana's leader.
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Sudan seal Afcon 2025 spot as Benin also go through

Mon, 18/11/2024 - 19:43
Sudan's footballers defy their country's civil war to clinch a remarkable qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Benin also progressing.
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Who wins when Nigeria's richest man takes on the 'oil mafia'?

Mon, 18/11/2024 - 01:30
Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.
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'I may not be human but I sing from my soul' - AI divides African musicians

Sun, 17/11/2024 - 02:13
Some pioneers see it as opportunity but others fear the continent's creativity will be stripped for profit.
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South Africa grind out victory over England

Sat, 16/11/2024 - 21:08
South Africa prove too strong for England at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, as Cheslin Kolbe scores twice in a nine-point win.
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Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon

Sat, 16/11/2024 - 12:41
A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.
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The courageous father in jail for 23 years

Fri, 15/11/2024 - 14:26
What's it like to be the child of the world's longest detained journalist? Dawit Isaak's daughter speaks to the BBC.
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