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Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray

2 hours 29 min ago
The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.
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US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict

3 hours 37 min ago
Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East
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Demands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism laws

10 hours 27 min ago
Families affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.
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Judoka determined to prove refugees belong at Dakar 2026

Wed, 28/10/2026 - 15:50
Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.
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Tanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 years

Wed, 28/10/2026 - 11:18
The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.
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Anger in Kenya over extradition hearing delay for ex-British soldier accused of murdering woman

Wed, 28/10/2026 - 09:28
No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, the family says.
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Ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder case

Tue, 27/10/2026 - 22:09
Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder.
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Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?

Tue, 27/10/2026 - 20:19
Kenya has already released the first group of 20 people who came into contact with its first Ebola patient.
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Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria

Tue, 27/10/2026 - 19:35
Yahaya Masussuka had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam.
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Namibia take lead in ODI series against Ireland

Tue, 27/10/2026 - 16:58
Ireland fall 2-1 behind in their five-match ODI series against Namibia as they lose by 63 runs in the third meeting between the sides.
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Ulster's Augustus enjoying South Africa homecoming

Tue, 27/10/2026 - 09:06
Ulster back row Juarno Augustus is relishing being back in his native South Africa as he prepares to face his former club Stormers after recovering from ankle surgery.
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'I cannot teach you integrity': How employee theft is hurting small businesses in Africa

Sun, 25/10/2026 - 09:36
That Girl Boina's post about why she had closed her beauty parlour struck a nerve with other small business owners.
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From Chelsea reject to Watkins 'upgrade' - Jackson makes fast Villa start

Sat, 24/10/2026 - 18:58
Nicolas Jackson continues an excellent start to his Aston Villa career with a match-winning double against Manchester City.
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World champion Jepchirchir fails drugs test

Fri, 23/10/2026 - 14:01
Reigning world women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after a sample tests positive for EPO.
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Doctors tell the BBC about the targeting of Sudanese hospitals by paramilitary fighters

Fri, 23/10/2026 - 13:30
A BBC investigation has found evidence that Sudanese paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher's healthcare system.
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Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds

Fri, 23/10/2026 - 12:23
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.
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Approach African GP with humility, says Hamilton

Fri, 23/10/2026 - 00:47
Lewis Hamilton addresses concerns on human rights grounds about holding an African Grand Prix in Rwanda by saying people should "approach it with humility".
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Aga banned for fake prescription from family member

Thu, 22/10/2026 - 20:25
Ruti Aga tried to explain a positive test for a banned substance with a fake prescription from a non-existent clinic.
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Two European women held captive for more than a year in Niger freed in Libya

Thu, 22/10/2026 - 10:21
The aid workers from Switzerland and Austria are due to fly home on Thursday, reports say.
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Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 21:29
The wife of a diplomat based in Abuja travelled to Kampala for a vacation.
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