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Angola's petrol protest death toll rises as medics overwhelmed

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 20:41
At least 22 people have died in the most widespread protests Angola has seen in recent years.
Categories: Africa

More than a dozen children die because of food shortages in Sudan camp - medics

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 18:36
Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.
Categories: Africa

Tanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenyan backlash

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 16:22
They are barred from areas like mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining and curio shops.
Categories: Africa

Greece claims 'invasion' in Crete as it tries to halt boats from North Africa

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 01:00
Greek migration minister Thanos Plevris says his country faces a "state of emergency".
Categories: Africa

Ivory Coast president, 83, says he will run for fourth term

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 19:54
Ouattara is the poll's frontrunner as numerous major challengers have been banned from running.
Categories: Africa

US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 17:58
Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.
Categories: Africa

Burkina Faso rejects Ivory Coast's statement that activist died by suicide

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 15:23
Alain Faso, a pro-junta activist from Burkina Faso, died while in custody in Ivory Coast.
Categories: Africa

Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:53
England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.
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Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:53
England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.
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Middlesbrough sign Ivorian midfielder Kante

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:45
Middlesbrough complete their second signing of the summer after agreeing a five-year deal with Abdoulaye Kante from French club Troyes.
Categories: Africa

Hundreds of arrests during deadly Angola fuel protests

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 13:40
"People are fed up, hunger is rife," activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda.
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Nigeria's victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 13:17
Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.
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What we learned from Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 10:43
After Nigeria sealed their 10th African title, several issues need to be addressed to boost women's football on the continent.
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What we learned from Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 10:43
After Nigeria sealed their 10th African title, several issues need to be addressed to boost women's football on the continent.
Categories: Africa

'How will we survive?' Lesotho factory that made Trump golf shirts hit hard by US tariffs

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 01:11
The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.
Categories: Africa

'How will we survive?' Lesotho factory that made Trump golf shirts hit hard by US tariffs

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 01:11
The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages even after ransom paid

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 16:13
They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.
Categories: Africa

More than 40 killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 10:05
Most of the dead were worshippers taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials said.
Categories: Africa

How Trump wants the US to cash in on mineral-rich DR Congo's peace deal

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 01:59
The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict.
Categories: Africa

How Trump wants the US to cash in on mineral-rich DR Congo's peace deal

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 01:59
The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict.
Categories: Africa

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