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Contaminated maize sparks fear in Zambia after 400 dogs die

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 17:55
Humans could be at risk following the discovery of contaminated maize batches, health minister says.
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Andersson and Renard in talks to take Nigeria job

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 10:59
Nigeria are narrowing down their options in the hunt for a new manager, with Herve Renard still a contender to replace Finidi George.
Categories: Africa

Husnah Kukundakwe: I hope others will feel courage to join in

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 08:20
Husnah Kukundakwe made history at the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the youngest competitor, age 14. Now the Ugandan Para-swimmer is aiming to become her nation's first female Paralympic medallist.
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Panicked African workers prevented from leaving Lebanon

Wed, 21/08/2024 - 02:00
Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.
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'My BMX ambition is to give women a voice'

Tue, 20/08/2024 - 10:37
Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.
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Africa won tonight, say Adesanya and Du Plessis

Sun, 18/08/2024 - 13:00
Following a heated build-up to their fight at UFC 305, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis agree that Africa was the real winner of the night after the pair settled their differences.
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Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC title

Sun, 18/08/2024 - 08:36
Dricus du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of a captivating contest to retain his middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.
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The poet who caught the eye of Mozambique's freedom fighters

Sun, 18/08/2024 - 02:06
Mia Couto grew up in Mozambique during the colonial era, and joined its struggle for independence.
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'I've been sleeping under a bridge in Lagos for 30 years'

Sat, 17/08/2024 - 01:03
Liya’u Sa’adu cannot afford to rent a shack, let alone a room - like some 500,000 others in Nigeria’s main city.
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Meet the man behind Arsenal’s new kit

Fri, 16/08/2024 - 17:59
Ahead of the new Premier League season, Arsenal have released a new kit celebrating the club's connection to Africa.
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Curves, crowns and a calabash: Africa's top shots

Fri, 16/08/2024 - 01:07
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
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Libyans arrested in South African 'military camp' to be deported

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 18:06
The prosecutors say they have insufficient evidence to charge the men and they will be sent back home.
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What is mpox and how is it spread?

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 16:09
Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is declared a global public health emergency.
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What is mpox and how is it spread?

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 16:09
Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is declared a global public health emergency.
Categories: Africa

Uproar forces Kenyan city to remove 'embarrassing' athlete statues

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 13:55
The statues were widely ridiculed and described as "shameless" and a poorly done "joke".
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UFC can't erase Ngannou's legacy - Adesanya

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 13:38
Israel Adesanya says the UFC "can't erase Francis Ngannou's legacy" after it appeared to distance itself from the former heavyweight champion.
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The air crash and the underdogs - a triumph for a lost generation

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 01:01
Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.
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The air crash and the underdogs - a triumph for a lost generation

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 01:01
Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.
Categories: Africa

WHO declares mpox global health emergency

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 22:58
Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.
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Woman switches to Miss Universe Nigeria after Miss South Africa row

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 19:17
Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality.
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