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Malawi ex-leader's stepson held over mass graves of suspected migrants

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 18:37
Police discovered 30 bodies, believed to be of migrants who were being trafficked, in October.
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World Cup 2022: Morocco coach happy with Croatia draw

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 17:47
Holding Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their first Group F game at the World Cup will give Morocco confidence, says coach Walid Regragui.
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Why UK wants new relationship with Africa

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 17:21
The foreign secretary tells the BBC he wants to focus on the future and not the past.
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Namibia pulls down German colonial officer's statue in Windhoek

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 15:03
A crowd applauds as German military officer Curt von François's figure is removed from a plinth.
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World Cup 2022: Choupo-Moting says Cameroon need teamwork to qualify from group

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 14:34
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting says teamwork will be more important than his own form if Cameroon are to qualify from Group G at the World Cup.
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Charles hosts first state banquet as king at Buckingham Palace

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 13:31
He welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and hailed ties between the countries.
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World Cup 2022: Morocco 0-0 Croatia - 2018 runners-up held in Qatar opener

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 13:10
Croatia, runners-up four years ago, start their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against a well-drilled Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium.
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'Suárez used his hand to bat the ball' recalls ex-Ghanian footballer, John Paintsil

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 09:26
Former Ghanian footballer, John Paintsil relives the famous match against Uruguay at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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World Cup 2022: 'We are here to live our dream' says Morocco fan in Qatar

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 09:22
Final score? Best player? Moroccan fans in Qatar look ahead of the game against Croatia.
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Somalia: Rare access to its US-funded 'lightning commando brigade

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 01:20
The BBC goes on manoeuvres with the unit leading a growing offensive against al-Shabab militants.
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Fact-checking claims France exploits African countries

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 01:16
A video of an Italian politician claiming that France exploits African countries has been widely shared. Is she right?
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'I wouldn't leave South Africa, I have a kid here'

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 01:12
South African software developers discuss what it means to them to do business in the country.
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Tanzania plane crash: Rescue efforts delayed, report finds

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 19:18
Officials said rescue efforts were delayed as divers had little oxygen in their cylinders.
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World Cup 2022: Tunisia coach hails fans after opening draw against Denmark

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 19:11
Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri pays tribute to supporters after his side earn a precious point against Denmark in their World Cup opener.
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Vibrant Tunisia hold Denmark to draw

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 17:21
Denmark have to settle for a goalless draw against a spirited Tunisia in their Group D opening game in Qatar.
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Nigeria: Teens upcycle rubbish in modern fashion show

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 17:16
A "trashion" show in Lagos raises awareness about the widespread plastic pollution issue in Nigeria.
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Kenya bans 'biopiracy' export of lucrative baobabs

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 14:25
Farmers in the coastal county of Kilifi reportedly sold eight trees to a company based in Georgia.
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Niger: Tendé, an instrument played only by Tuareg women

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 11:06
In the Tuareg community in Niger, the women play a drum, made of stretched goatskin, known as the tendé.
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King Charles to host South African president in first state visit as monarch

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 02:36
King Charles will hold a white-tie banquet for Cyril Ramaphosa at Buckingham Palace.
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Rwanda's electric vehicle push has a faltering start

Tue, 11/22/2022 - 02:09
In a developing country like Rwanda building a market for electric cars has proved challenging.
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