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Rhino horns turned radioactive to fight poachers in South Africa

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 17:18
The scheme is the latest innovation in decades of work aiming to protect South Africa’s rhinos.
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Trump presses ahead with 30% tariff on South Africa

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 10:16
Relations between the US and South Africa have hit rock bottom after Trump's return to office.
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Ballet and bioluminescence: Africa's top shots

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 08:31
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
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Destination: Africa - Is it legal for US to deport foreign criminals to the continent?

Fri, 08/01/2025 - 02:25
Two African nations have taken criminals from other countries deported from the US.
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Barcelona agree shirt sponsorship deal with war-torn DR Congo

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 18:58
Despite criticism, the Congolese government says the deal with raise the profile of the country.
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Kenya's sweeping alcohol control plan sparks anger

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 11:33
The proposal includes a ban on alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.
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Aid cuts will push Nigerians into arms of Boko Haram militants, UN warns

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 02:06
The end of food aid could have devastating effects for the victims of an Islamist insurgency.
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Aid cuts will push Nigerians into arms of Boko Haram militants, UN warns

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 02:06
The end of food aid could have devastating effects for the victims of an Islamist insurgency.
Categories: Africa

Angola's petrol protest death toll rises as medics overwhelmed

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 20:41
At least 22 people have died in the most widespread protests Angola has seen in recent years.
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Le Court makes history in Tour de France Femmes

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 19:04
Kim le Court becomes the first African to win a stage at the Tour de France Femmes as she claims stage five on Wednesday.
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More than a dozen children die because of food shortages in Sudan camp - medics

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 18:36
Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.
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Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 16:30
Hansie Cronje's story, re-examined in Sport's Strangest Crimes on BBC Sounds, is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.
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Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 16:30
Hansie Cronje's story, re-examined in Sport's Strangest Crimes on BBC Sounds, is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.
Categories: Africa

Tanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenyan backlash

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 16:22
They are barred from areas like mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining and curio shops.
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Greece claims 'invasion' in Crete as it tries to halt boats from North Africa

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 01:00
Greek migration minister Thanos Plevris says his country faces a "state of emergency".
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Ivory Coast president, 83, says he will run for fourth term

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 19:54
Ouattara is the poll's frontrunner as numerous major challengers have been banned from running.
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US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 17:58
Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.
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Burkina Faso rejects Ivory Coast's statement that activist died by suicide

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 15:23
Alain Faso, a pro-junta activist from Burkina Faso, died while in custody in Ivory Coast.
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Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:53
England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.
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Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:53
England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.
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