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Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protests

5 hours 46 min ago
Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi's social media accounts for violating their policy.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Trump to host signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda

14 hours 54 min ago
The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'The apprehension is palpable': Minnesota's Somali community braces for immigration crackdown

16 hours 47 min ago
Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

South Africa chase record 359 to beat India

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 19:27
South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

When are Premier League players heading to Afcon?

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:29
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

When are Premier League players heading to Afcon?

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:29
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:58
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Was it a coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:44
The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Trump says he does not want Somalis in US as ICE plans Minnesota operation

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:32
The president says the US will "go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country".
Categories: Africa, European Union

Was it coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 01:07
The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 17:51
Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid kidnapping crisis

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 16:52
His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Zambian-American influencer sentenced to 18 months for hate speech

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 15:58
Known as "One Boss Lady", Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

South African radio presenter among five charged over Russia recruitment plot

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:33
The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Salah a top professional after being dropped - Slot

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:19
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is a "fair assumption" that forward Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being an unused substitute against West Ham.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Which Premier League players are going to Afcon?

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:00
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at every Premier League player who has been confirmed to feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Devastating Zambia toxic spill seen as test of whether African nations will stand up to China

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 07:02
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Devastating Zambia toxic spill seen as test of whether African nations will stand up to China

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 07:02
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Onana left out of Cameroon Afcon squad & coach sacked

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 23:24
Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto'o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 18:38
Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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