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Afcon 2023: What to look out for in the last 16 with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt among hopefuls

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 00:25
What to look out for in the Afcon 2023 last 16, which includes four matches pitting former champions against each other.
Categories: Africa

Cameroon’s babies get world-first RTS,S malaria vaccine

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 15:50
The RTS,S vaccine has been hailed as a potential game-changer in the fight against malaria.
Categories: Africa

Mr Ibu's hospital funds: Children of Nollywood actor John Okafor arrested

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 15:15
Two of the Nigerian actor's children are alleged to have stolen money raised by fans for medical bills.
Categories: Africa

Kenya court blocks police deployment to Haiti

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 15:09
Kenya had offered to lead a multinational force to tackle gang violence in the Caribbean country.
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Afcon 2023: Record breakers, shocks and sackings - what we've learned at the tournament so far

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 13:04
After a group stage full of shocks, goals, late drama and managerial departures, here's what we've learned so far from Afcon 2023.
Categories: Africa

Court blow for Ruto over controversial Kenya housing tax

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 13:02
President Ruto's government loses its bid to overturn a block on the controversial 1.5% housing levy.
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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 January 2024

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 01:24
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Gaza war: ICJ to rule on call for Israel to stop military action

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 01:03
The ICJ could order Israel to stop military action, in a high-profile case brought by South Africa.
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Nelson Chamisa: Zimbabwe opposition CCC leader quits 'contaminated' party

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 19:42
Nelson Chamisa, who came second in elections last year, says his party has been "hijacked".
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Afcon 2023: Angola out to prove critics wrong and deliver 'happiness'

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 19:33
Captain Fredy says Angola are growing in confidence as the Palancas Negras write history at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Plateau state violence: At least 43 killed in Nigeria clashes in Mangu

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 17:45
At least 43 people were killed in ethnic and religious violence in Plateau state, residents tell the BBC.
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Kelly Khumalo accused of ordering Senzo Meyiwa's murder in South Africa

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:23
Top footballer Senzo Meyiwa was killed on the orders of singer Kelly Khumalo, a South African court hears.
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Henry Okello Oryem: Uganda minister says people dying of hunger are 'idiots'

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:54
Some say the comments are insensitive after 2,200 died of starvation and related illnesses in 2022.
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Bola Tinubu denies planning to move Nigeria's capital from Abuja to Lagos

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:35
The presidency scotches rumours that there is a plan to relocate the capital from Abuja.
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Johannesburg's Usindiso fire survivors living in unsafe shacks in South Africa

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 13:17
Months after South Africa's deadliest fire, families are living in shacks with no power or water.
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Ghana coup plot: Soldiers among six sentenced to death by hanging

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 10:10
The six have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2021 coup plot.
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Coltan discovered in Kenya - Mining Minister Salim Mvurya

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 09:41
The government is assessing the value of the mineral reserves, which have been found in six counties.
Categories: Africa

Afcon 2023: Zambia 0-1 Morocco - Hakim Ziyech winner hands hosts Ivory Coast last-16 reprieve

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 23:34
Morocco beat Zambia to do Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast a major favour, sending the Elephants into the last 16 by the back door.
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Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast sack Jean-Louis Gasset as coach

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 23:29
Ivory Coast sack coach Jean-Louis Gasset midway through the Africa Cup of Nations despite the hosts later qualifying for the last 16.
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Afcon 2023: Tanzania 0-0 DR Congo - Leopards through to last 16

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 23:28
DR Congo reach the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Tanzania which eliminates the East Africans.
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