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Misinformation fuelling violent attacks on Ebola health workers

Thu, 09/07/2026 - 07:02
False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.
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International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe

Thu, 09/07/2026 - 01:40
The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.
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Nigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office

Wed, 08/07/2026 - 19:31
Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.
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UK police say murder suspect has flown to Zimbabwe

Wed, 08/07/2026 - 16:38
An international manhunt is under way for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who left the country via Heathrow Airport.
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Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup

Wed, 08/07/2026 - 15:45
The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.
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Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war

Wed, 08/07/2026 - 01:32
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.
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Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 18:25
Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.
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Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 13:12
South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.
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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 02:49
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
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The wrong man (of the match) - De Allende picks up Willemse's award

Mon, 06/07/2026 - 18:17
Damian Willemse missed out on the individual award after beating England after a mix-up meant it was presented to team-mate Damian de Allende instead.
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The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes

Mon, 06/07/2026 - 01:30
Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.
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Queiroz leaves Ghana following World Cup exit

Mon, 06/07/2026 - 00:55
Carlos Queiroz steps down as Ghana head coach after three months in charge following their World Cup exit.
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Newcastle sign Toure for £43m - what will he bring to club?

Sun, 05/07/2026 - 18:33
Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly looks at why the club have bought forward Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £43m.
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Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

Sun, 05/07/2026 - 16:59
Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.
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Celebrations in Morocco after beating Canada

Sun, 05/07/2026 - 13:05
Morocco fans celebrate after their team beat Canada 3-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders

Sat, 04/07/2026 - 23:20
As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.
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Seven-try South Africa outclass England in Nations Championship

Sat, 04/07/2026 - 19:48
South Africa reassert their dominance over England with a commanding victory at Ellis Park in the opening round of games in the new Nations Championship.
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More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?

Sat, 04/07/2026 - 02:51
More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.
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The friends who drove from Ghana to the World Cup

Fri, 03/07/2026 - 19:11
Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.
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Ndileka Mandela on anti-migrant protests: 'Grandad wanted rule of law not mob justice'

Fri, 03/07/2026 - 17:54
Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".
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