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Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 19:35
Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

South African national park closed due to floods

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 17:52
Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Senegal stand in way of Morocco's 50-year wait for Afcon glory

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 16:55
The game in Rabat (19:00 GMT) pits the continent's top two teams against one another, with the North Africans ranked 11th in the world and the Teranga Lions eight places below them.
Categories: Africa

US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran'

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 12:42
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Tragic death of Adichie's young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:37
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Tragic death of Adichie's young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:37
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 09:59
President Museveni has about 76% of the vote with results in from nearly half of all polling stations.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Tragic death of Adichie's young son highlights poor state of Nigeria's health sector

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 01:04
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof'

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 21:22
Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof'

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 21:22
Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels as tensions rise

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 18:57
Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

BBC reports from Uganda polling station hit by technical problems

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:54
Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Eto'o handed ban and fine for misconduct at Afcon

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 15:46
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Eto'o handed ban and fine for misconduct at Afcon

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 15:46
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Morocco set for derby with Algeria in Wafcon 2026 group

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 15:20
Morocco are handed a North African derby with Algeria and holders Nigeria will face Zambia in the group stage at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Widespread delays hit Uganda election amid internet shutdown

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 09:32
The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 01:27
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 01:27
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.
Categories: Africa

Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 01:27
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

All you need to know about Afcon 2025

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 00:17
BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Morocco face Senegal in the final of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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