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Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity 'in panic'

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 17:35
Tremors have been reported in the surrounding area and steam has been seen rising from the volcano.
Categories: Africa

Kenya investigates space junk that fell on village

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 17:03
Experts are trying to figure out how a 500kg metal ring ended up crashing into Kenya.
Categories: Africa

Kenya investigates space junk that fell on village

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 17:03
Experts are trying to figure out how a 500kg metal ring ended up crashing into Kenya.
Categories: Africa

Fulham squad 'one big brotherhood', says Iwobi

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 13:11
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi says the team spirit at Fulham is enabling him to enjoy his "best season" in the Premier League.
Categories: Africa

Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 18:16
The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe.
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Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 15:45
A manhunt is underway for the 13 suspects, who were allegedly released by an intoxicated police officer.
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'Extraordinary' Zambian musician dies after New Year's Eve crash

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 13:28
Zambians mourn Dandy Krazy, 47, who has died in hospital after being involved in a traffic collision.
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The Nigerians who yearn for the title 'Leopard Slayer'

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 01:51
During the festive season, a community in the West African state confers titles to wealthy men in search of prestige.
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The Nigerians who yearn for the title 'Leopard Slayer'

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 01:51
During the festive season, a community in the West African state confers titles to wealthy men in search of prestige.
Categories: Africa

The Nigerians who yearn for the title 'Leopard Slayer'

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 01:51
During the festive season, a community in the West African state confers titles to wealthy men in search of prestige.
Categories: Africa

What to look out for in African sport in 2025

Wed, 01/01/2025 - 12:30
Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.
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What to look out for in African sport in 2025

Wed, 01/01/2025 - 12:30
Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.
Categories: Africa

The wars of 2024 brought together rivals - but created new enemies

Wed, 01/01/2025 - 01:30
What the conflict in 2024 means for 2025...
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Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation

Wed, 01/01/2025 - 00:27
The country is home to the biggest remaining contingent of French troops in the region.
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Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 19:46
Amnesty International hails the decision as a "beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement".
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Chebet smashes own women's 5km world record

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 19:32
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes the women's 5km world record to set a time of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona.
Categories: Africa

One of first prisoners held at Guantanamo by US sent back to Tunisia

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 16:19
The repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi means 26 detainees remain at the detention facility.
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Mozambique opposition leader calls for unity ahead of renewed protests

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 14:28
Nearly 280 people have reportedly been killed in unrest following October's disputed election.
Categories: Africa

'I told Sudan players to feel they are Messi or Ronaldo'

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:28
Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa

'I told Sudan players to feel they are Messi or Ronaldo'

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 08:28
Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
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