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Namibia qualify for 2024 Men's T20 World Cup
Namibia book their spot at the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup after guaranteeing a top-two finish in African qualifying.
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Black Mermaid: ‘I was always the only black person on the boat’
South Africa’s first black female freediving instructor is on a mission to make access to the ocean inclusive.
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Impala Platinum mine accident in South Africa kills 11
Leading mining company Impala Platinum describes the accident as the "darkest day" in its history.
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Niger coup leaders repeal law against migrant smuggling
The legislation allowed police to take action against smugglers taking migrants to Europe.
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What may have sparked the mutiny in Sierra Leone
There are concerns there could have been a coup attempt in a region plagued by military takeovers.
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Sierra Leone prison breaks: Was it an attempted coup?
Armed men attacked a military barracks and a prison in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone on November 26th.
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Ghana Cardinal Peter Turkson: It's time to understand homosexuality
Cardinal Peter Turkson is at odds with bishops in his country, who back a harsh anti-gay proposal.
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Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated - minister
The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup.
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Kenya abortion: Women go to backstreet clinics amid legal ambiguity
An estimated seven Kenyan women die a day after unsafe abortions even though they are legal in some cases.
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Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle 'bandits' in north Nigeria
At least 100 are abducted over an unpaid "tax" the gunmen had imposed on villagers, residents say.
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Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose
Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.
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Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll
President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.
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Khtek: The Moroccan rapper who is grateful to have bi-polar disorder
Khtek, one of Morocco's biggest rappers, talks to the BBC about sexism and mental illness.
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South Africa pulls out of race to host 2027 Women's World Cup
South Africa withdraws its bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2027 to focus on an improved bid for the 2031 tournament.
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Somalia joins East African Community
It is hoped that joining the East African Community will boost economic growth after years of war.
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Oscar Pistorius to be freed on parole in South Africa after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
The Paralympian has been serving a 13-year sentence for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
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Anthony Joshua: Talks held over boxing match in Africa, says Eddie Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn has held talks over an Anthony Joshua fight in Africa which could "revisit" 1974's Rumble in the Jungle.
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Black Thursday: Chad grants amnesty to police who killed over 50 protestors
Human rights groups say more than 300 people were killed in opposition protests in 2022.
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Clemence Mtenga: Tanzanian student killed in Israel was a 'leader' to classmates
Clemence Mtenga should have graduated from university this week - instead his body is being flown home.
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Ansu Keita: Liberia head coach misses World Cup qualifier after death threats
Liberia manager Ansu Keita on how death threats from fans forced him to miss a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
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