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Sudan RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings

3 hours 33 min ago
The announcement comes after growing reports of mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Sudanese RSF militia killed many civilians at el-Fasher hospital, WHO chief and doctors say

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 21:22
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was "appalled" by reports that 460 civilians had been killed in el-Fasher.

South Africa thrash woeful England to reach World Cup final

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 18:09
England suffer a 125-run defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-final after Laura Wolvaardt's majestic 169 and Marizanne Kapp's five-wicket haul.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

New videos show executions after RSF militia takes key Sudan city

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:10
RSF troops executed a number of unarmed people after seizing el-Fasher, videos reviewed by BBC Verify show.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

New videos show executions after RSF militia takes key Sudan city

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:10
RSF troops executed a number of unarmed people after seizing el-Fasher, videos reviewed by BBC Verify show.

A simple guide to what is happening in Sudan

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

A simple guide to what is happening in Sudan

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Sudan's military expels top UN food aid officials as conflict escalates

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 13:57
Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation - days after a key city falls to the RSF.
Categories: Africa

Police fire tear gas as protests erupt during Tanzania election

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 13:39
Opposition supporters accuse the government of undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.
Categories: Africa

Migrant sex offender deported from UK after mistaken release

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 11:22
Hadush Kebatu is flown to Ethiopia after being recaptured in London following a two-day manhunt.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Holders Nigeria lead qualifiers for 2026 Wafcon

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:30
Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year's tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US revoked his visa

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 07:58
The 91-year-old Nobel laureate in literature has been a critic of Trump's immigration policy.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 03:34
The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls.

'Football is life' - The Gambian administrator on a mission

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 19:03
Sainey Mboge was labelled a "bad influence" as a child, just for playing football. But now the Gambian is having the last laugh, having built a career in the game.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

Plane with 12 on board crashes near Kenya's coast

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 09:29
Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Sudan's army loses key city of el-Fasher to paramilitary RSF after 18-month siege

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 08:21
The UN has raised the alarm over reports of "atrocities" committed by the RSF.
Categories: Africa

The 92-year-old president who never loses

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 03:06
Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.
Categories: Africa, European Union

The 92-year-old president who never loses

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 03:06
Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

The South African start-up bringing tech to townships

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 01:07
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Ivory Coast president, 83, secures fourth term after two rivals barred

Mon, 10/27/2025 - 20:47
Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from contesting the election.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

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