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Moussa Dadis Camara: Guinea ex-ruler taken by armed men back in jail

Sat, 11/04/2023 - 18:00
Moussa Dadis Camara is back in prison after he and three others were broken out early on Saturday.
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Twitter fired us then ghosted us – Africa staff

Fri, 11/03/2023 - 18:42
Distraught former colleagues are teaming up to take the social media giant, now known as X, to court.
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Victor Osimhen: Nigeria striker can reach 'highest stage', says Emmanuel Amuneke

Fri, 11/03/2023 - 13:56
More should be expected from Victor Osimhen after the Nigeria striker came eighth in the Ballon d'Or, says Emmanuel Amuneke.
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Women's African Champions League: Debutants eye glory in Ivory Coast

Fri, 11/03/2023 - 10:21
There will be five new clubs in the Women's African Champions League this year aiming to topple holders AS FAR in Ivory Coast.
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Nigeria's House of Representatives reject plan to buy presidential yacht

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 18:59
A senior lawmaker announced the decision after a public outcry over plans to spend $6m on the yacht.
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Tanzanian student in Israel: 'Shift change saved me, but my friends are Hamas hostages'

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 17:29
A Tanzanian student tells the BBC how a timetable change stopped him being taken hostage with his friends.
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Nigeria Labour Congress leader Joe Ajaero detained and assaulted - union

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 16:18
Police inflicted "big blows to the head" of Joe Ajaero and detained him, trade union officials say.
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South Africa's rugby team begin World Cup victory tour

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 15:15
South Africans remain in celebration mode as their rugby team embarks on a four-day tour.
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Boko Haram kills 37 in Nigeria's Yobe state - police

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 11:41
Mourners attending the burial of villagers shot dead by jihadists are killed in their vehicle, police say.
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Edgar Lungu - Zambian ex-president stripped of retirement benefits

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 08:55
Edgar Lungu's return to politics means he loses perks such as state protection, cars and a house.
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Tigray peace deal war anniversary: Humanitarian situation is ‘dire’

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 08:18
It is a year since a peace deal was agreed to end the bloody conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
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Seychelles ‘secrecy factory’ exploiting UK loophole

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 06:14
Seychelles company linked to Putin’s inner circle exploited UK loophole for hundreds of firms, BBC finds.
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Agoa Forum: Has the US trade pact helped Africa?

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 01:22
The future of what was billed as a game-changing pact between Africa and the US is in the balance.
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Henrietta Rushwaya: Zimbabwe president's niece convicted of gold-smuggling

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 19:19
Henrietta Rushwaya was caught with 6kg of gold while passing through airport security on her way to Dubai.
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Germany asks forgiveness for Tanzania colonial crimes

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 18:39
German forces killed almost 300,000 people during the Maji Maji rebellion in the early 1900s.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Rassie van der Dussen & Quinton de Kock star as South Africa thrash New Zealand

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 17:24
South Africa are on the brink of clinching a World Cup semi-final berth after crushing New Zealand by 190 runs.
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Dancing Queen! Camilla in Kenya animal sanctuary visit

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 16:33
The Queen joined a traditional dance in Nairobi and stopped to feed orphaned elephants.
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Israel-Gaza war: Three reasons Egypt tightly controls the Rafah crossing

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 15:59
The Rafah crossing with Gaza has been open and shut frequently over the years. Why is it so contentious for Egypt?
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Uganda court fines US couple $28,000 for child cruelty

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 14:59
The couple had faced life in prison on charges of torture but agreed to a plea bargain.
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Asamoah Gyan: Former Ghana captain must pay compensation to ex-wife after divorce case

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 13:19
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan must pay compensation to his ex-wife after a court ruled on their divorce case.
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