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Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Sun, 03/19/2023 - 17:10
Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Sun, 03/19/2023 - 16:34
Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.
Categories: Africa

Cyclone Freddy: Malawi reels in the aftermath of the tropical storm

Sun, 03/19/2023 - 15:45
Malawi has declared 14 days of mourning following the devastating impact of Cyclone Freddy.
Categories: Africa

Kenya's plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town

Sun, 03/19/2023 - 03:55
The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing nearly all pubs.
Categories: Africa

UFC 286: Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman to retain welterweight title

Sun, 03/19/2023 - 02:02
Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman by majority decision to retain the welterweight title at UFC 286 in London.
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Cyclone Freddy in Malawi: Searching for my daughter-in-law in the mud

Sat, 03/18/2023 - 00:54
Rescue teams continue to look for victims after Cyclone Freddy's destructive path through Malawi.
Categories: Africa

Kamaru Usman v Leon Edwards: The 'Nigerian Nightmare' aims to regain the title at UFC 286

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 20:46
Nigeria's Kamaru Usman aims to regain his UFC welterweight title when he fights Leon Edwards for the third time.
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Fifa congress: Nigeria legend Okocha calls event in Rwanda a 'huge advert' for Africa

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 20:10
The first elective Fifa congress held on African soil has drawn to a close - but are the main takeaways for the continent?
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Kenya: How Twala women in Laikipia have turned a cactus into biogas profit

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 17:21
Twala women in Laikipia, Kenya have turned a thorny issue into a source of profit and empowerment.
Categories: Africa

UK set to ban importing animal hunting trophies

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 15:52
Plans to stop hunters bringing body parts of endangered species to Great Britain are approved by MPs.
Categories: Africa

Freddy: The cyclone that lasted more than a month

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 13:53
Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad?
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Christian Atsu: Ghana funeral for footballer killed by Turkey earthquake

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 13:20
Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero.
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Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 March

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 01:14
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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Kamara Usman v Leon Edwards: 'Extraordinary' Usman says he's 'just having fun' in bid to reclaim title

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 20:22
Nigeria's Kamara Usman says he is 'just having fun' as he bids to reclaim his UFC welterweight title fighting Leon Edwards for the third time.
Categories: Africa

Kenyan rally driver charged with boyfriend’s murder

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 18:38
Maxine Wahome pleads not guilty to killing fellow rally driver Assad Khan at their home in Nairobi in December.
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Libya uranium: Missing barrels recovered, say eastern forces

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 17:14
UN inspectors have been trying to locate about two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.
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New cocaine trafficking hubs in Africa - UN

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 13:01
After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says.
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Nigeria election 2023: The gubernatorial elections explained

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 11:31
Nigerians are heading back to the polls on Saturday to vote in governorship and local assembly elections.
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Tonnes of uranium gone missing from Libya site, UN says

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 05:30
UN inspectors are trying to locate around two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.
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Fifa controls Africa and ethics committee lacks independence, says former Caf boss Ahmad

Wed, 03/15/2023 - 15:22
Fifa is controlling Africa for strategic reasons and its ethics committee lacks independence, says former Caf president Ahmad.
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