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Andre Onana: Manchester United goalkeeper 'has decision' over Africa Cup of Nations

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 18:25
Manchester United's Andre Onana has a career decision to make over joining Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations, says Eric Djemba-Djemba.
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Corneille Nangaa and M23: DR Congo-Kenya rebel-group row rattles region

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 14:31
The announcement, in Nairobi, of a new Congolese rebel alliance has damaged diplomatic ties.
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Sudan conflict: Hundreds of thousands flee al Jazira safe-haven - UN

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 14:25
At least 250,000 are seeking sanctuary after being forced from the state of al Jazira, the UN says.
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Elderly French couple lose rare African mask case worth millions

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 14:16
A dealer bought the African mask from the couple for €150, reselling it for €4.2m.
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Anthony Madu: Viral in Nigeria, ballet in the UK and Calvin Royal

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 14:12
Three years ago, we met 11-year-old Anthony Madu, a Nigerian boy who loved ballet. Now he's a ballet student in the UK.
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Kenyan minister Kipchumba Murkomen sparks concern with 'Rwanda-is-autocracy' remark

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 12:21
On live TV, the transport minister commented that in Rwanda what the president said was "the law".
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Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 11:09
The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.
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The Kenyan women being helped by Alnwick stoma swimmer

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 07:36
Gill Castle, from Northumberland, is using her experience of having a stoma to help women in Kenya.
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Timbuktu: Mali's ancient city defies jihadist siege to stage a festival

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 02:44
Musicians and traders flock to Mali's ancient city despite a blockade from Islamist fighters.
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Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act challenged in Constitutional Court

Mon, 12/18/2023 - 17:12
The government is defending the case brought by rights groups who say the law violates basic freedoms.
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Egypt election: President Sisi wins third term

Mon, 12/18/2023 - 16:00
The former army chief beat three low-profile candidates, with the runner-up securing only 4.5%.
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Conakry explosion: Huge blast at oil terminal in Guinea's capital

Mon, 12/18/2023 - 14:46
At least eight people have reportedly been killed and dozens wounded in the blast in Conakry.
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Watch: Flames engulf Guinea oil depot after huge blast

Mon, 12/18/2023 - 14:40
The blast at the African country's only oil refinery blew out the windows of local houses, witnesses say.
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Afcon 2023: How will Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana & Senegal fare in Groups A, B and C?

Mon, 12/18/2023 - 12:00
With heavyweight matches involving former winners, BBC Sport Africa previews Groups A to C at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Jacob Zuma lays down South Africa election challenge to ANC

Mon, 12/18/2023 - 03:01
The former president is seeking to portray himself as the saviour of the governing party by opposing it.
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South African hostage Gerco van Deventer freed by al-Qaeda militants

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 16:34
Paramedic Gerco van Deventer was seized in Libya in 2017, and later sold to the militants in Mali.
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Tunisia's historic Kairouan walls collapse, killing three

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 09:34
The stonemasons died while carrying out repairs on the Unesco World Heritage site in Tunisia.
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More than 60 migrants feared drowned off Libya, IOM says

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 06:52
An overcrowded boat is believed to have been swamped by high waves after leaving the city of Zuwara.
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Kenya's secret church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers

Sun, 12/17/2023 - 03:25
The church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers in a country that is growing more homophobic.
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Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma 'won't vote for ANC'

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 18:52
Jacob Zuma says it would be a betrayal to campaign for Cyril Ramaphosa and has launched a new party.
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