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Tigray conflict: The fake UN diplomat and other misleading stories

Thu, 03/25/2021 - 01:07
An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims.
Categories: Africa

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini's death: Queen chosen as regent

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 19:07
The royal family will mourn King Zwelithini for three months, and will then decide on his successor.
Categories: Africa

Soumah goal takes Guinea to 2021 Cup of Nations finals

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 19:05
A Seydouba Soumah goal puts Guinea into the finals of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over Mali.
Categories: Africa

The island nation of Comoros are on the brink of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:54
The island nation of Comoros - a country that only joined Caf in 2003 - stand on the brink of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.
Categories: Africa

Bayern's Davies on his parents fleeing Liberia

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:00
Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies says he was saved from a life of guns and fighting by his parents' decision to flee war in Liberia and become refugees in Ghana.
Categories: Africa

Egypt's Suez Canal blocked by huge container ship

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 10:16
The 400m-long ship is in the path of dozens of vessels on one of the world's busiest trade routes.
Categories: Africa

Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 02:37
The woven fabric has long been a political symbol but Louis Vuitton has put it in a fashion show.
Categories: Africa

Ethiopia PM Ahmed Abiy admits Eritrea forces in Tigray

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 18:39
For months both countries have denied that troops crossed the border to participate in the conflict.
Categories: Africa

Covid-19 in South Africa: Engaging the rage during the pandemic

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 14:16
Some South Africans have been turning to 'rage rooms' to help them cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Categories: Africa

Niger suffers deadliest raids by suspected jihadists

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 13:58
The death toll from co-ordinated attacks on three villages rises to 137 - the worst of its kind.
Categories: Africa

Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 01:30
Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport.
Categories: Africa

Alexander Monson: Kenya police to stand trial over death of British man

Mon, 03/22/2021 - 20:08
A judge ruled the trial over the death in police custody of Alexander Monson, 28, should go ahead.
Categories: Africa

John Magufuli: African leaders mourn former Tanzania president

Mon, 03/22/2021 - 15:35
Heads of state from the continent have praised the late president at his state funeral in Dodoma.
Categories: Africa

Chad disqualified from Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Mon, 03/22/2021 - 12:22
Chad will not take part in the final qualifiers for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations after being disqualified by African football’s governing body Caf.
Categories: Africa

Nawal El Saadawi: Feminist firebrand who dared to write dangerously

Sun, 03/21/2021 - 15:26
Nawal El Saadawi, who has died at 89, drew outrage and admiration in her conservative home country.
Categories: Africa

Congo-Brazzaville presidential candidate in hospital with Covid-19

Sun, 03/21/2021 - 12:23
The main opposition presidential candidate in Congo-Brazzaville says he is "fighting death".
Categories: Africa

Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?

Sun, 03/21/2021 - 01:22
Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.
Categories: Africa

Mourners line Tanzania streets at ex-President Magufuli funeral

Sat, 03/20/2021 - 21:06
The government say Covid-sceptic Magufuli died of heart issues but critics blame coronavirus.
Categories: Africa

Uganda: Lions found dead in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Sat, 03/20/2021 - 16:56
The six lions were found with their heads and paws hacked off, surrounded by dead vultures.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria's Afrofusion star Burna Boy talks Grammys and making Twice As Tall in lockdown

Sat, 03/20/2021 - 12:11
For Burna Boy, there's never been a better time for African musicians to tell their own stories.
Categories: Africa

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