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Anthony Joshua's driver appears in court after crash that killed two

8 hours 8 min ago
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court

9 hours 18 min ago
The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria remembers master wood carver

18 hours 53 min ago
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 19:12
Senegalese fans celebrate their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

More than 160 churchgoers kidnapped in twin Nigeria attacks - clergy

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 18:41
Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Drums, chants and celebrations as Ethiopians mark the baptism of Jesus

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 18:08
The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Senegal reserve keeper jokes after Afcon towel scuffles

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 17:38
Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:15
There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

South African team helps search for politician swept away by Mozambique floodwaters

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 15:22
Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country
Categories: Africa, Balkan News

Thirteen schoolchildren killed after bus collides with lorry in South Africa

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 14:13
The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:41
Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 12:41
Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's triumph

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 11:46
Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 02:12
BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 02:12
BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.

Diaz will 'have nightmares' over 'Panenka' failure

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 01:20
Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.

'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's triumph

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 01:20
Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play after the hosts are awarded a controversial stoppage time-penalty with the match 0-0.

World Football

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 00:47
Lee James and guests reflect on a chaotic AFCON final, in which Senegal became champions.

'An ambassador for African football' - Mane is Senegal's Afcon hero

Mon, 01/19/2026 - 00:45
Senegal forward Sadio Mane is the hero once again, but this time for unexpected reasons as his side leaves the pitch during the chaotic Afcon final win over Morocco.

'I want to show the world what Africa is': YouTube star brings joy and tears on tour

Sun, 01/18/2026 - 01:21
"I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy," he says on his maiden tour of the continent.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

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