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UK asylum plan defended by Rwandan Anglican archbishop

Sat, 06/18/2022 - 13:38
Laurent Mbanda disagrees with senior Church of England clerics who have called the policy "immoral".
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African brain drain: '90% of my friends want to leave'

Sat, 06/18/2022 - 02:09
A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why.
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DR Congo soldier shot dead by Rwanda police

Fri, 06/17/2022 - 19:23
The killing adds to fears of wider conflict as DR Congo accuses Rwanda of backing Congolese rebels.
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South African F1 would create 'huge uplift' but 'work to be done'

Fri, 06/17/2022 - 14:55
A Formula 1 race in South Africa is not an expensive luxury but will provide widespread benefits, says prospective organiser Warren Scheckter.
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Nigeria's Owo church massacre: Who are the victims?

Fri, 06/17/2022 - 11:43
Remembering some of the 40 people killed in an attack on a church which shocked Nigeria.
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AI and Robotics in healthcare: A phone could hear if you have TB

Fri, 06/17/2022 - 08:21
AI and robotics are leading to significant healthcare advances in South Africa.
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Rwanda asylum policy: Deportee says plan would have deterred him

Fri, 06/17/2022 - 04:34
But the man - taken off a deportation flight - says he didn't know about the policy before reaching the UK.
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Congo peat: The 'lungs of humanity' which are under threat

Fri, 06/17/2022 - 01:53
Carbon-rich peatlands are under threat from development, posing a risk for future climate change.
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Egypt sack coach Ehab Galal after just three games in charge

Thu, 06/16/2022 - 18:24
Record seven-time African champions Egypt sack Ehab Galal as coach after just three games in charge of the national team.
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Shingai Shoniwa: 'My new music explores more of my heritage'

Thu, 06/16/2022 - 18:09
Singer Shingai Shoniwa says that her new music is influenced by her Zimbabwean heritage.
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Ukraine war: Moroccan's death sentence being ignored, sister says

Thu, 06/16/2022 - 14:18
Brahim Saaudun and two Britons were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.
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Nigeria's Falz and Teni back Inec's voter registration drive

Thu, 06/16/2022 - 03:31
While some Nigerians feel empowered, others need to be encouraged to register for next February's poll.
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The Nigerian coach eyeing US basketball history

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 18:15
Ime Udoka, who is looking to lead Boston Celtics to the NBA championship, "always excelled" when he played for Nigeria.
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UK plans new Rwanda flight after grounding

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 14:41
Home Secretary Priti Patel says the government will not be deterred from doing the "right thing".
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How The Gambia’s oyster farmers are being hit by climate change

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 01:56
Women's livelihoods in The Gambia are under threat from rising temperatures and sea levels.
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Rwanda asylum flight cancelled after legal action

Tue, 06/14/2022 - 23:37
Up to seven people had been expected to be removed to the east African country on Tuesday evening.
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Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline drops controversial South African quiz

Tue, 06/14/2022 - 20:02
Boss Michael O'Leary responds to the row by saying that the quiz "doesn't make sense anymore".
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Ryanair Afrikaans test: Why South Africa loves and loathes the language

Tue, 06/14/2022 - 19:53
Ryanair stirred emotions over South African passport holders pass a test in the language.
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Rwanda asylum plan: Iranian ex-policeman's relief as flight cancelled

Tue, 06/14/2022 - 18:34
The former policeman, who refused to shoot protesters, feared being killed if deported by the UK.
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UK PM defends Rwanda plan as legal challenges fail

Tue, 06/14/2022 - 17:27
Up to eight people are due to be on Tuesday's flight but more appeals are being heard.
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