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Were Christians the target of the Palm Sunday attack in Nigeria?

9 hours 25 min ago
Gunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March.
Categories: Africa

UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact

10 hours 35 min ago
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
Categories: Africa

'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media

15 hours 38 min ago
More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.
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Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa

16 hours 22 min ago
At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
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Wolves announce signing of defender Konan

Wed, 02/09/2026 - 23:54
Wolves announce the signing of Portugal-based defender Ghislain Konan.
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South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby

Wed, 02/09/2026 - 23:21
The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.
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Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect

Wed, 02/09/2026 - 22:21
Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.
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Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown

Wed, 02/09/2026 - 13:34
At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to the UN.
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Brighton sign Nigeria winger Azeez from Millwall

Wed, 02/09/2026 - 11:49
Brighton secure a deadline-day deal for Nigeria winger Femi Azeez in a deal worth up to £15m.
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PSG reject Man City offers for midfielder Echegini

Wed, 02/09/2026 - 10:29
Paris St-Germain reject several Manchester City offers for their Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini.
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Camara's £47.1m move from Monaco to Chelsea collapses

Wed, 02/09/2026 - 01:34
Lamine Camara is staying at Monaco after the Senegal midfielder's £47.1m move to Chelsea collapses.
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Man Utd fail in attempt to sign Ait-Nouri from Man City

Tue, 01/09/2026 - 23:04
Manchester United approached Manchester City in the final hours of the transfer window in an attempt to sign Algeria defender Rayan Ait-Nouri on loan
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Ndiaye's journey from non-league football to £65m Man City move

Tue, 01/09/2026 - 22:57
Manchester City sign winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth up to £65m.
Categories: Africa

South Africa reappoint Mosimane as head coach

Tue, 01/09/2026 - 14:13
Pitso Mosimane is reappointed head coach of South Africa's men's national team, more than 14 years after his first spell in charge of Bafana Bafana ended.
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Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

Mon, 31/08/2026 - 15:34
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
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Antonio helps young Ghanaians chase Premier League dreams

Sun, 30/08/2026 - 09:01
Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio is helping players from a Ghana academy, who have travelled to England in the hope of turning pro.
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South Africa hold off All Blacks fightback to level series

Sat, 29/08/2026 - 20:08
World champions South Africa deliver a powerful first-half performance as they edge past New Zealand and level 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series at 1-1.
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What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?

Fri, 28/08/2026 - 21:14
BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.
Categories: Africa

Brentford sign £40m defender Diouf from West Ham

Fri, 28/08/2026 - 14:00
Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf joins Brentford in a £40m deal from West Ham.
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World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34

Fri, 28/08/2026 - 13:13
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
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