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Ghana economic crisis: How has it affected business ?

Thu, 12/22/2022 - 08:49
Ghana is facing the highest inflation in over two decades which is having an impact on local businesses.
Categories: Africa

Body found in undercarriage of plane from Gambia

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 22:13
The plane had flown from The Gambia to the West Sussex airport on 7 December.
Categories: Africa

World Cup: Africa will reach 2026 final, says Caf president Motsepe

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 20:44
An African nation will reach the 2026 World Cup final, says Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe.
Categories: Africa

Family of Lockerbie suspect say he is innocent

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 18:01
The US alleges Abu Agila Masud made the bomb that downed Pan Am flight 103, a claim his family refute.
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Gambia coup attempt foiled - government

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 15:57
Four soldiers are under arrest following Tuesday's plot, President Barrow's government says.
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Barbra Banda eligible to play at Women's World Cup, says Fifa

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 12:46
Zambia forward Barbra Banda is eligible to play at next year's Women's World Cup, says a leading Fifa women's football official.
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Gambian panel says Indian firm culpable for syrup deaths

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 05:08
A Gambia parliamentary panel says the Indian firm linked to cough syrups deaths should be prosecuted.
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African, Arab or Amazigh? Morocco's identity crisis

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 01:41
How football ignited a debate over whether Moroccans are Africans, Arabs or Amazigh - or all three.
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Diana Kipyokei loses Boston title after six-year doping ban

Tue, 12/20/2022 - 16:26
Two more Kenyans, Diana Kipyokei and Purity Rionoripo, are banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit after failing doping tests.
Categories: Africa

Islamic police raid 'gay wedding' in Nigeria's Kano city

Tue, 12/20/2022 - 15:33
Nearly 20 guests have been detained, but the couple who planned to marry are on the run.
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Benin Bronzes: Germany returns looted artefacts to Nigeria

Tue, 12/20/2022 - 14:49
The return of 20 Benin Bronzes is part of Germany's efforts to deal with a "dark colonial history".
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Nigeria: A make-up artist with a passion for bobsleigh

Tue, 12/20/2022 - 13:37
Sekinat Alawode Abiola is a Nigerian bobsleigh athlete who also works as a make-up artist.
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Poachers target hippos for giant teeth in place of ivory

Tue, 12/20/2022 - 02:37
As bans on elephant ivory are tightened, poachers are killing hippos for their teeth, experts warn.
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Ethiopia civil war: The boy named ‘Wealthy’ who weighs half what he should

Tue, 12/20/2022 - 02:34
Ethiopia's civil war has left tens of thousands, including large numbers of children, malnourished.
Categories: Africa

Kenya doping: Three athletes banned for breaking anti-doping rules

Mon, 12/19/2022 - 20:40
Three Kenyan athletes are banned for a collective period of eight years after breaking anti-doping rules.
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Nigeria election: Obi campaign chief Doyin Okupe convicted of money laundering

Mon, 12/19/2022 - 18:49
Doyin Okupe is running Peter Obi's presidential bid, which could suffer following this judgement.
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Sudan police tear-gas pro-democracy protests

Mon, 12/19/2022 - 17:34
Demonstrators, who are against a recent deal signed with the military, tried to reach the presidency.
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World Cup 2022: Six things Africa learned at historic finals

Mon, 12/19/2022 - 17:24
After a slow start to the 2022 World Cup, Africa delivered its best ever result at the tournament in Qatar.
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Rwanda asylum seekers: 'Fighting to survive'

Mon, 12/19/2022 - 12:45
The BBC goes to Rwanda as a court rules on the UK's plan to send asylum seekers there.
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ANC conference: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa defies scandal to win party vote

Mon, 12/19/2022 - 12:30
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa wins leadership of governing ANC, despite corruption allegations.
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