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Zimbabwe budget 2024: Fury at hike in passport fees

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 17:55
Amid the economic crisis, many survive through cross-border trade, so passports are in high demand.
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Niger coup: Family in dark over deposed President Mohamed Bazoum

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 15:38
Family members have also complained of "abusive" treatment including arrests and searches.
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Tanzania signs major carbon credit deal covering national parks

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 11:41
The carbon credits project will be implemented in six national parks, which span 1.8 million hectares.
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Madagascar court confirms Andry Rajoelina's election as president

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 11:16
The Constitutional Court dismisses complaints about the vote boycotted by much of the opposition.
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Joshua Cheptegei: Eliud Kipchoge backs Ugandan for greatness before marathon debut

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 11:08
Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge says Olympic 5,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei can break the marathon world record one day.
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Kenya World AIDS Day: 'I was sterilised for being HIV positive'

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 10:03
Four Kenyans have won a legal battle against MSF, Marie Stopes International and a state-run hospital.
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Guinea-Bissau: Heavy gunfire heard in capital

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 09:33
Special forces exchanged gunfire with National Guard members after a detained minister was released.
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Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 November 2023

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 02:57
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
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Climate crisis: Three women helping wildlife survive

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 02:25
Climate change is a threat to thousands of animal species, including gorillas, pangolins and turtles.
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Climate change: Saving Uganda's mountain gorillas

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 02:25
Rising temperatures are putting the health of endangered mountain gorillas at risk.
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Uganda: T20 World Cup qualification 'a dream come true', says captain Brian Masaba

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 17:30
Uganda qualify for the Men's T20 World Cup for the first time with a nine-wicket victory over Rwanda in African qualifying.
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Seventy-year-old Ugandan woman gives birth to twins - hospital

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 17:29
Safina Namukwaya used IVF treatment to conceive and gave birth via caesarean.
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Deyda Hydara murder: Gambian sentenced in Germany for crimes against humanity

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 14:42
Bai Lowe drove for a unit that killed opponents of the ex-regime, including journalist Deyda Hydara.
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Rema: Calm down singer cancels December shows for health reasons

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 11:16
"It breaks my heart," the Afrobeats star tells fans on Instagram, but says he needs time to recuperate.
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South African man jailed for inciting pro-Jacob Zuma riot in 2021

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 21:23
The former security guard is the first person to be convicted over the unrest in 2021.
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Nigeria budget: President Tinubu says budget offers 'renewed hope'

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 19:10
The budget comes as Nigerians are facing a deepening cost of living crisis and skyrocketing inflation.
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Kaunda suits, loved by Kenya's President William Ruto, banned in parliament

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 09:09
The so-called Kaunda suit is not part of a proper dress code, the Speaker of Parliament says.
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Child marriage: 'I was sold into marriage for £7 at the age of 12'

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 01:44
Tamara was married at 12 and a mother at 13 - one of millions worldwide who marry before 18.
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Sierra Leone violence: Sunday attacks were part of coup attempt - minister

Tue, 11/28/2023 - 16:35
The capital city is recovering from Sunday's series of attacks on prisons and a military barracks.
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Pet tigers remain in Ghana home despite Accra court order

Tue, 11/28/2023 - 15:37
A year after a court ordered the removal of the animals, they are still there.
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