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Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40%

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 18:10
The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.
Categories: Africa

Ex-president accused of murder plot expelled from Togo to Burkina Faso

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 17:34
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has not commented on the accusations from Burkina Faso.
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Nigeria's renowned master wood carver and the fertility goddess

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 01:30
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.
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Nigeria's renowned master wood carver and the fertility goddess

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 01:30
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.
Categories: Africa

Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 19:12
Senegalese fans celebrate their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Drums, chants and celebrations as Ethiopians mark the baptism of Jesus

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 18:08
The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.
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Drums, chants and celebrations as Ethiopians mark the baptism of Jesus

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 18:08
The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.
Categories: Africa

Senegal reserve keeper jokes after Afcon towel scuffles

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 17:38
Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.
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Diaz will 'have nightmares' over 'Panenka' failure

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 17:02
Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.
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Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 12:41
Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.
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'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's triumph

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 11:46
Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play.
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My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 02:12
BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.
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My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 02:12
BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.
Categories: Africa

'An ambassador for African football' - Mane is Senegal's Afcon hero

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 00:45
Senegal forward Sadio Mane is the hero once again, but this time for unexpected reasons as his side leaves the pitch during the chaotic Afcon final win over Morocco.
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'An ambassador for African football' - Mane is Senegal's Afcon hero

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 00:45
Senegal forward Sadio Mane is the hero once again, but this time for unexpected reasons as his side leaves the pitch during the chaotic Afcon final win over Morocco.
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'I want to show the world what Africa is': YouTube star brings joy and tears on tour

Sun, 18/01/2026 - 01:21
"I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy," he says on his maiden tour of the continent.
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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 20:55
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.
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Senegal 'concerns' over treatment before Afcon final

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 16:20
Senegal's football federation says a "lack of adequate security" left players and staff "at risk" on their arrival in Rabat for Sunday's final against hosts Morocco.
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From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader becomes civilian president

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 15:41
Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.
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He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he's won a seventh term

Sat, 17/01/2026 - 14:50
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.
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