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Malawi coach Marinica lashes out at home fans who 'cheered for Egypt' during qualifier

Thu, 03/30/2023 - 15:41
Malawi head coach Mario Marinica lashes out at the country's fans for showing more support for visiting Egypt's 'superstars' than the home team.
Categories: Africa

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero and government critic arrives in US

Thu, 03/30/2023 - 01:56
The outspoken critic of Rwanda's government arrives in America days after being released from prison.
Categories: Africa

Lesotho MP demands huge parts of South Africa

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 17:58
Lesotho is a small mountainous kingdom entirely surrounded by its much larger neighbour.
Categories: Africa

Gay Ugandan asks 'Where will I go?' as secret shelters under threat

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 02:12
Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda but a tough new law threatens the places where some seek refuge.
Categories: Africa

Raila Odinga: 'Today was supposed to be a peaceful demonstration'

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 21:57
Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga has been speaking to the BBC following anti-government protests in the country.
Categories: Africa

Gambian football chief reveals American dream as Scorpions target 2026 World Cup

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 17:55
President of The Gambia Football Federation reveals American dream as Scorpions target World Cup following Afcon debut.
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Angélique Kidjo says the Grammys 'need diversity'

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 12:45
"We are working on it," says the star, who sits on the awards' board of trustees.
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Searching for my roots in an Algerian cemetery

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 04:37
Algerian journalist Maher Mezahi visits his family graveyard and reflects on its impact on his identity.
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Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners

Tue, 03/28/2023 - 00:04
Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu.
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Kenya's Azimio protests: Hundreds storm farm of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta

Mon, 03/27/2023 - 20:15
The attack on Uhuru Kenyatta's farm appears to be in retaliation for opposition protests.
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Walid Regragui: Morocco must end 47-year Afcon wait before they can be world 'kings'

Mon, 03/27/2023 - 19:15
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui says Africa Cup of Nations win must come first before the Atlas Lions look to conquer the world.
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Tunisia migrants: At least 29 die off coast

Sun, 03/26/2023 - 15:53
The sub-Saharan African migrants were trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Italy.
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Kamala Harris Africa trip: Can US charm offensive woo continent from China?

Sun, 03/26/2023 - 01:09
US Vice-President Kamala Harris embarks on a tour of the continent amid fierce competition for influence.
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Angola's 1977 massacre: Tragic twist for orphans of mass killings

Sat, 03/25/2023 - 02:21
The government said it had found their parents' remains but other research raised fresh questions.
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Mboma’s coach shocked as new rules end Worlds hopes

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 17:05
Revised rules for athletes with high testosterone mean Namibia's Olympic silver medallist Christine Mboma will not compete at this year's World Championships.
Categories: Africa

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero set to be freed

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 16:02
Paul Rusesabagina, played in the 2004 movie by Don Cheadle, was credited with saving 1,200 people.
Categories: Africa

'I didn't speak to them for 18 months' - Gudaf Tsegay on becoming world champion during Ethiopia's civil war

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 09:06
Gudaf Tsegay had the best season of her career in 2022 despite being separated from her parents and siblings by Ethiopia's civil war.
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Somalia’s all-women media team breaking the stereotypes

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 17:20
Meet Somalia's all-female media team which fights and highlights the stereotypes female journalists are facing.
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African sport rocked by sexual abuse allegations in DR Congo and Cameroon

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 17:11
Fifa's ethics committee provisionally suspends a football coach in DR Congo while a para sport official in Cameroon is under investigation for rape.
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Nigerian senator guilty of organ trafficking in UK

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 15:56
Nigerian senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife brought a young man to the UK to donate a kidney.
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