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TB Joshua exposé: YouTube deletes Emmanuel TV channel of disgraced megachurch leader

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 15:23
The video-sharing platform says the late pastor's Emmanuel TV violated its hate speech policies.
Categories: Africa

Cholera: Zambia battles worst outbreak in decades

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 13:28
After decades of progress against the disease, a global upsurge since 2021 is hitting countries hard.
Categories: Africa

Kenyan President Ruto says Haiti mission to go ahead soon despite court ruling

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 12:12
President Ruto says it will start "as soon as next week" despite court declaring it unconstitutional.
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Afcon 2023: Six players who could make transfer moves after starring in Ivory Coast

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 07:52
BBC Sport Africa picks out six stars whose performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations could attract bids from European clubs.
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Zambia cholera: Families grieve as infection kills loved ones

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 02:02
Funerals have been restricted to five relatives to curb the spread of the disease.
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Afcon 2023: Morocco 0-2 South Africa - Achraf Hakimi misses penalty as Bafana Bafana go through

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 23:55
South Africa register a shock 2-0 win over Morocco in the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Achraf Hakimi misses a late penalty.
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Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast 'not getting excited' after knocking out Senegal, says Emerse Fae

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 20:59
Stand-in boss Emerse Fae says Ivory Coast can win the Afcon title with the mindset which helped them beat holders Senegal.
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Afcon 2023: Mali 2-1 Burkina Faso - Sinayoko sends Eagles into quarter-finals

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 20:32
Mali book a quarter-final meeting with hosts Ivory Coast at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by beating Burkina Faso 2-1.
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India navy rescues sailors from Somali pirates

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 16:41
Nineteen Pakistani sailors were among those rescued by an Indian warship off Somalia's coast.
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Ecowas: Nigeria rebukes states for quitting regional bloc

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 05:38
It accuses the military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of not acting in good faith.
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Kenya ETA: President Ruto's vision of visa-free entry proves tricky for some

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 03:24
President William Ruto's pledge to ease travel has meant fresh costs for some African visitors.
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Afcon 2023: Senegal 1-1 Ivory Coast (aet, 4-5 on pens) - hosts oust holders on penalties

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 00:09
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat holders Senegal on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 tournament.
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Afcon 2023: Cape Verde 1-0 Mauritania - Ryan Mendes penalty sends Blue Sharks to quarter-finals

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 20:02
Ryan Mendes' late penalty gives Cape Verde victory over Mauritania and a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
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South Africa: ANC suspends ex-President Jacob Zuma after rival party launch

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 18:01
It comes after the former president said he would not vote for the party he once led.
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DR Congo knock Egypt out of Afcon on penalties

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 00:59
DR Congo beat Egypt 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to set up a quarter-final against Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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South African Airways: Troubled airline returns to intercontinental travel

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 00:57
South African Airways is trying to rebuild its reputation after being plagued by corruption allegations.
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Afcon 2023: Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Guinea - Mohamed Bayo nets dramatic winner

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 00:23
Mohamed Bayo nets an injury-time winner as Guinea beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Ecowas: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quit West African bloc

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 19:31
The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule.
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Afcon 2023: Mauritania out to make more history with boss 'like Jose Mourinho'

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 08:53
Mauritania are full of belief as they prepare for their Afcon 2023 last-16 tie thanks to boss Amir Abdou, who is like Jose Mourinho, says defender Lamine Ba.
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The Nigerian professor who makes more money welding

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 02:51
He has shocked many of his colleagues, who regard it as a menial job but are jealous of his income.
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