BBC News - Africa
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Mon, 22/07/2024 - 02:22
Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.
Mon, 22/07/2024 - 01:04
A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.
Sun, 21/07/2024 - 19:21
Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.
Sun, 21/07/2024 - 19:21
Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.
Sun, 21/07/2024 - 02:03
The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.
Fri, 19/07/2024 - 14:14
African football's governing body will be debt-free next year as a result of improved governance, says secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.
Fri, 19/07/2024 - 01:36
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
Thu, 18/07/2024 - 01:59
Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.
Wed, 17/07/2024 - 22:36
Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.
Wed, 17/07/2024 - 15:46
Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities - now he’s a four-time African champion.
Wed, 17/07/2024 - 14:27
The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.
Wed, 17/07/2024 - 13:14
Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.
Wed, 17/07/2024 - 01:58
Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.
Tue, 16/07/2024 - 14:26
When Bobby Locke coined his immortal phrase, ‘drive for show, putt for dough’, it was just another flag the great South African planted in the story of golf.
Tue, 16/07/2024 - 01:56
Unable to earn enough at home, Syrian opposition fighters are travelling via Turkey to Niger to work as mercenaries.
Tue, 16/07/2024 - 01:35
Somali women break cultural taboos to take part in a contest aimed at giving them confidence.
Tue, 16/07/2024 - 01:29
Dozens of unique animal and insect finds have helped secure protection for an unspoilt mountain forest.
Mon, 15/07/2024 - 00:41
The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.
Sun, 14/07/2024 - 06:27
President Paul Kagame's electoral success comes with questions about his democratic credentials.
Sat, 13/07/2024 - 19:03
Ciaran Frawley kicks a last-gasp drop-goal as Ireland edge South Africa in a classic Test in Durban and earn a drawn series.
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