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Malawi seeks billions of dollars from US firm over ruby sales

Thu, 12/19/2024 - 16:00
Columbia Gem House denies government claims that it owes $309bn in unpaid taxes and royalties.
Categories: Africa

Monaco condemn 'unacceptable' Singo racist abuse

Thu, 12/19/2024 - 15:07
Monaco condemn racist abuse of defender Wilfried Singo after the collision that left PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with a facial injury.
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Watch: BBC sees 'complete devastation' in Mayotte

Thu, 12/19/2024 - 14:12
BBC Africa Correspondent Mayeni Jones reports from cyclone-hit Mayotte, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to assess the damage.
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Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament fire

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 18:46
A huge fire breaks out at Liberia's Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute.
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Ghana's Supreme Court dismisses challenges to anti-LGBT bill

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 18:27
The new bill includes a three-year prison sentence on anyone who identifies as LGBT.
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Tens of thousands without water in Mayotte as curfew brought in

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 18:02
Rescuers race to find missing people and survivors in the French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido.
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Nigerian man promised pardon after 10 years on death row for stealing hens

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 11:11
The sentencing sparked an outcry in Nigeria - his family have been campaigning for his release ever since.
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The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 01:37
Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.
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The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 01:37
Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.
Categories: Africa

The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed

Wed, 12/18/2024 - 01:37
Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.
Categories: Africa

Apple accused by DR Congo of using conflict minerals

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 23:18
The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the claims and it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals.
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New Mauritian PM sends fresh Chagos proposals to UK

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 20:51
Navin Ramgoolam says the original agreement did not benefit his nation enough.
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Dozens in Mozambique killed by 'intense' cyclone

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 18:10
The Mozambican authorities have called Chido "one of the most intense storms ever recorded".
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How Lookman went from 'failure' to Africa's best

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 17:03
Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman encourages the youth of Africa to "turn pain to power" after being named as the continent's best player.
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SA all out for 64 as England secure dominant Test win

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 15:25
England win their first women's Test since 2014 with a crushing 286-run victory over South Africa in Bloemfontein.
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Sensitive data leaked after Namibia ransomware hack

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 11:48
Stolen files are said to include personal data belonging to ministries and top government officials.
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Isabel dos Santos hits out over UK's 'dirty money' sanctions

Tue, 12/17/2024 - 01:00
The daughter of Angola's former president was described by the UK government as a "notorious kleptocrat".
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Lookman and Banda named African players of the year

Mon, 12/16/2024 - 21:39
Nigeria's Ademola Lookman and Zambia's Barbra Banda are crowned Africa's best footballers at the Caf Awards in Marrakesh.
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'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base

Mon, 12/16/2024 - 01:14
BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.
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'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base

Mon, 12/16/2024 - 01:14
BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.
Categories: Africa

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