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The 'magnetic' Malawi vice-president who inspired hope

Wed, 12/06/2024 - 16:04
Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.
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Namibia exit World Cup after heavy defeat to Australia

Wed, 12/06/2024 - 07:31
Australia secure their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s as they hammer Namibia by nine wickets with 14 overs to spare.
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Why another coup is so unlikely in Nigeria

Wed, 12/06/2024 - 03:11
As the country marks 25 years of civilian rule it faces an economic crisis that has left many angry.
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Morocco seal big win but Cameroon and Ivory Coast draw

Tue, 11/06/2024 - 23:54
Morocco cruise to a 6-0 win over Congo in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but Cameroon and Ivory Coast have to settle for away draws.
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Answers demanded after 'unacceptable' Nigeria results

Tue, 11/06/2024 - 19:25
Fans "deserve an explanation" after Nigeria's winless start to 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the country's sports ministry says.
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Why voters fall out of love with liberation movements

Tue, 11/06/2024 - 02:03
The ANC's loss of a majority in South Africa mirrors that of other liberation parties on the continent.
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Nigeria suffer setback while Ayew hits hat-trick for Ghana

Mon, 10/06/2024 - 23:37
Nigeria suffer defeat in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup while Jordan Ayew hits a hat-trick to inspire a comeback win for Ghana.
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SA on brink of Super 8s with tense win over Bangladesh

Mon, 10/06/2024 - 21:04
South Africa claim a nervy four-run win over Bangladesh that puts them on brink of reaching the T20 World Cup Super 8s.
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Nigerian star's drowning forces Nollywood to look at safety

Mon, 10/06/2024 - 02:05
How Junior Pope's death shocked Nigeria's film industry and the health and safety repercussions.
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Senegal & DR Congo pick up World Cup qualifying wins

Sun, 09/06/2024 - 21:19
Senegal and DR Congo both seal 1-0 wins in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, while Tunisia's winning start comes to an end.
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South African photographer on their new UK exhibition

Sun, 09/06/2024 - 08:29
Zanele Muholi's work features the lives of black LGBTQ+ South Africans.
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Dead in 6 hours: How Nigerian sextortion scammers targeted my son

Sun, 09/06/2024 - 02:18
Jenn Buta has been campaigning since her son was targeted by sextortionists in Nigeria - a hotspot for scammers.
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What big business wants for South Africa’s future

Sat, 08/06/2024 - 09:50
With a unity government in the offing, the economy is a crucial subject for negotiations.
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Why Kenya's president wants people to love the taxman

Sat, 08/06/2024 - 02:10
President Ruto says Kenyans pay less tax than citizens in some other African countries.
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Refugees sent to Rwanda from remote UK island speak to BBC

Fri, 07/06/2024 - 06:58
The migrants, who the UN says are refugees, say they feel isolated and unsafe in the African country.
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'Lion' pouts and baptisms: Africa's top shots

Fri, 07/06/2024 - 04:26
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
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Zanzibar's ingenious solution to protect its coral

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 15:47
The divers helping restore Zanzibar's coral reefs damaged by climate change, fishing and tourism.
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Endometriosis tormented her every month - and killed her aged 38

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 02:37
Jahmby Koikai spent most of her 38 years campaigning for better health care for women and girls.
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Behind the 'Zuma tsunami' in South Africa

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 03:04
The ex-president has been hit by a number of scandals but emerges once again to play a big role.
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'Tornado-like' storm devastates town in South Africa

Tue, 04/06/2024 - 22:42
A 'tornado-looking' storm has killed at least 10 people after it hit several provinces on Monday.
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