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Niger coup: Thousands march to support junta

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 18:52
Protesters condemn retaliatory sanctions and the threat of military force by West African leaders.
Categories: Africa

2023 Women's World Cup: Morocco's 'explosion of joy' comes after years of work and investment

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 16:53
Morocco have reached the last 16 on their debut at the Fifa Women's World Cup, and their success in Australia and New Zealand is no accident, but the result of serious investment.
Categories: Africa

Morocco 1-0 Colombia: Debutants reach Women's World Cup last 16

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 14:21
Morocco reach the last 16 on their Women's World Cup debut by beating Colombia - eliminating Germany in the process.
Categories: Africa

PFL Africa: How ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou's 'masterpiece' will grow MMA

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 10:26
Professional Fighters League star Frans Mlambo and boss Peter Murray on the plan for PFL Africa, led by Cameroon's Francis Ngannou.
Categories: Africa

Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 03:49
Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week.
Categories: Africa

Edinburgh Fringe: The Life and Times of Michael K, a South African puppet play

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 02:48
A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Categories: Africa

Women's World Cup 2023: South Africa coach Desiree Ellis lauds 'amazing' squad

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 20:27
South Africa's dramatic progress to the Women's World Cup last 16 is dedicated to the entire country, says Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis.
Categories: Africa

Somalia sorry for fielding record slow sprinter

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 19:42
Nasra Abubakar Ali took 22 seconds to complete the 100m sprint at the World University Games in China.
Categories: Africa

Women's World Cup 2023: Nigeria v England is '50/50', says ex-Super Falcon

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 18:53
Nigeria have a 'weapon' to give themselves an even chance of beating England in Brisbane, says former Women's World Cup keeper Racheal Ayegba.
Categories: Africa

Worldcoin suspended in Kenya as thousands queue for free money

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 18:28
The authorities say they have data privacy concerns over Sam Altman's new cryptocurrency project.
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Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 17:39
Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity supplies to increase pressure on the military junta.
Categories: Africa

UCI Cycling World Championships 2023: Biniam Girmay withdraws through injury

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 13:37
Biniam Girmay, the man aiming to become Africa's first cycling world champion, withdraws from the World Championships with injury.
Categories: Africa

South Africa 3-2 Italy: Thembi Kgatlana reveals family sorrow as Banyana Banyana march on

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 13:01
Thembi Kgatlana scores a stoppage-time winner as South Africa beat Italy to book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.
Categories: Africa

Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 01:26
Regional leaders have threatened military action against the junta if it refuses to give up power.
Categories: Africa

Commonwealth Games 2026: African nations 'have the ability' to host future events

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 17:35
South Africa can build towards hosting a "world-class" Commonwealth Games after 2026, the country's Sports and Olympic Committee tells BBC Sport Africa.
Categories: Africa

Niger coup: France to evacuate citizens after embassy attack

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 13:53
It comes amid growing anti-French sentiment, with its embassy recently coming under attack.
Categories: Africa

'First English slave fort in Africa' uncovered on Ghana's coast

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 02:43
Ghana archaeologists say they have found 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.
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Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 01:59
Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia.
Categories: Africa

Ousmane Sonko: Senegalese opposition leader charged - again

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 18:13
Supporters of the convicted leader call him anti-system, but others say he's a rabble-rousing populist.
Categories: Africa

Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 15:52
Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's president, as Niger's junta says France is planning military intervention.
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