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Who is Senegal's unlikely new president?

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 11:56
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's fifth president, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar.
Categories: Africa

The football pitch that doubles as an execution ground

Sat, 03/30/2024 - 02:07
Goalposts used by children on a beach in Somalia's capital are posts set up for firing squad executions.
Categories: Africa

KFC Nigeria sorry after disabled diner refused service

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:33
Wheelchair user says he felt less than human after he was told to leave the branch at Lagos airport.
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S Africa ex-President Zuma involved in car crash

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:33
He was unhurt after a drunk driver collided with his armoured vehicle, police say.
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Bus plunges off South Africa bridge, killing 45

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:32
An eight-year-old girl is the only survivor after a bus carrying Easter pilgrims plunges into a ravine.
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Fish, feasts and fast cars: Africa's top shots

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 02:07
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
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Jacob Zuma barred from South Africa election

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 22:17
South Africa's ex-president has backed a new party seeking to take on the governing ANC.
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Don't ask Liberia's president for a job - he's fed up

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 16:42
Joseph Boakai tells the BBC he is trying to change the mindset of those who think government is a way to get rich.
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Nigeria insecurity a ‘rude shock’ – defence chief

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 08:18
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, speaks to the BBC.
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What is at stake in South Africa's election?

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 01:24
The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.
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What is at stake in South Africa's election?

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 01:24
The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.
Categories: Africa

The Swiss coach reviving Ghana's Black Queens

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 17:54
How Swiss coach Nora Hauptle is restoring pride to Ghana's Black Queens after years in the African football wilderness.
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'I will govern with humility and transparency'

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 13:51
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected to become Senegal's youngest-ever president.
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SA court rejects ANC bid to de-register Zuma party

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 13:49
South Africa's governing ANC wanted to stop the party backed by the ex-president from running in May.
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Customers return $10m taken during bank glitch

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 13:20
A technical problem at an Ethiopian bank allowed people to withdraw more money than they held.
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Chinese businessman sentenced to death in Nigeria

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 12:50
Frank Geng Quarong was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend - a killing that shocked Nigeria.
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Former prime minister concedes to Senegal opposition

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 18:28
Ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba calls Bassirou Diomaye Faye to congratulate him on his victory.
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From jail to Africa's youngest elected president

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 17:48
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the African continent's youngest democratically elected leader.
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From jail to Africa's youngest elected president

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 17:48
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the African continent's youngest democratically elected leader.
Categories: Africa

From jail to Africa's youngest elected president

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 17:48
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the African continent's youngest democratically elected leader.
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