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Veron Mosengo-Omba: Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout

Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has resigned amid a chaotic time for football on the continent. Veron Mosengo-Omba said in a statement he was retiring, but his departure comes during the fallout over decisio…

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Kenya's queen ants worth $220 each fuel booming global wildlife black market

One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking The ants are flying in Kenya at the moment. During this rainy season, swarms can be seen leaving the thousands of anthills in and around Gilgil, a quiet agricultural town in Kenya's Rift Valley that has emerged as the centre of a booming il…

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2 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy

Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens Shops, restaurants and cafes in Egypt have been told to close early as part of a raft of temporary measures to combat soaring energy prices caused by the Iran war. Retail and dining premises will have to close by 21:00 (19:…

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2 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

Senegal parade Afcon trophy before Peru friendly despite being stripped of title by Caf

- Published Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru at Stade de France - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month. Morocco were declared the winners of the 2025 Afcon tournament when the Confederation of African Football (Caf) ove…

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2 weeks, 3 days ago Politics

Slavery reparations: What does the UN vote mean?

'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean? The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade "the gravest crime against humanity". Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago Politics

How Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa are coping with fuel fears over Iran war

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war Countries across Africa have taken measures such as diluting petrol and restricting electricity consumption to cope with the fuel crisis triggered by the US and Israel's war in Iran. South Sudan has star…

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2 weeks, 3 days ago Politics

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa downplays reports of French G7 snub amid US pressure claims

South Africa's exclusion from G7 summit no surprise, says Ramaphosa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has downplayed reports that his invitation to the forthcoming G7 summit in France has been withdrawn, saying non-attendance by a country outside the bloc should surprise no-one. Reports on Th…

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2 weeks, 3 days ago Technology

Kenyan woman secretly filmed, then ridiculed and harassed online

Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online On Valentine's Day, Joy Kalekye says she received a call from a friend who sounded really worried. She told her to check social media because someone had posted a video of her. The clip shows Kalekye, then a 19-year-old student, standing on he…

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2 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN General Assembly vote

Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote Slavery was the "most horrendous crime that took place in the history of mankind", Ghana's foreign minister has told the BBC ahead of a landmark vote at the UN General Assembly. Member states are set to vote on a resolution - led by Ghana -…

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2 weeks, 5 days ago Politics

Kericho mass grave mystery: Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, exhumed in Kenya

Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave About 32 bodies, mostly children, have been dug up from a mass grave in the western Kenyan town of Kericho as investigations continue into the shocking discovery. The exhumation was done after the police obtained a court order to retr…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Sports

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward to leave at end of season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. The 33-year-old Egypt international, who joined Liverpool from Roma in June 2017, confirmed the news in a video message on his social media accounts. "Unfortunately the day has come. This is the first par…

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Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat threat posed by militant Islamists

Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat militant Islamist threat Ghana has signed a defence agreement with the European Union (EU) as Islamist militants continue to wreak havoc in neighbouring countries. The agreement, signed in Accra by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ghanaian Vi…

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2 weeks, 6 days ago Politics

Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia

Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cr…

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3 weeks ago Politics

Russia in Africa: Inside the alleged operation to influence Angolan politics

Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola Two Russians are going on trial in Angola accused of stirring up anti-government protests, conducting a campaign of disinformation, and attempting to interfere in next year's presidential election. Arrested last Augu…

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3 weeks ago Sports

Football Black List 2025: Jess Carter, Eberechi Eze and Alex Iwobi named

- Published England defender Jess Carter, Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi have been included on the Football Black List, external in recognition of their off-field contributions to the game. The annual celebration, which began in 2008, recognises efforts and achieveme…

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3 weeks, 2 days ago Politics

Nigeria's herder-farmer conflict: Deadly mix of religion, cattle and land in Plateau state

'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict "Around midnight, I heard the first gunshots," recalls Joseph Ize Zino, a youth leader in central Nigeria. He was at home when gunmen attacked the village of Zike inhabited by the Christian Irigwe ethnic group…

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1 month ago Politics

Eritrea's Biniam Solomon: Satirist Cobra freed after 15 years in prison without charge

Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea A well-known Eritrean satirical cartoonist has been freed from prison after spending 15 years in detention without charge, his family and friends have told the BBC. Biniam Solomon, now in his early 60s, was arrested in the capital,…

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1 month ago Technology

The Christian-Muslim Nigerian couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time

One house, two faiths, one fasting season Olanrewaju Williams is a Christian and his wife, Kaosara, is a Muslim and this year they are both fasting. For the first time since 1993, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Christian season of Lent are taking place at the same time. Both periods invol…

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1 month ago Politics

Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns

Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns Senegal's parliament has approved a new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex couples and criminalising the "promotion" of homosexuality. A total of 135 MPs voted in favour, zero against and…

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1 month ago Politics

Ethiopia flood death toll in Gamo Zone rises above 60

Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60 At least 64 people have been killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia, local police inspector Abraham Buha says. Earlier in the week officials had put the death toll at more th…

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