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BBC News - Africa
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Malawians who abandoned Israeli farms deported

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 18:00
They went to Israel as part of a deal to provide agricultural workers after the 2023 Hamas attacks.

Anger in Nigeria over levy on money transfers

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 14:45
Some argue that the 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers will push people back to using cash.

Dad trapped in South Africa building collapse rescued

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 13:49
Rescue-and-search operations continue for a third day after a building under construction collapsed.

Swimmer Hafnaoui's Olympic title defence in doubt

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 12:37
Ahmed Hafnaoui's defence of his men's 400m freestyle title at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is in doubt because of injury.

Julius Malema - South Africa's radical agenda-setter

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 12:26
The divisive leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters threatens to hoover votes up from the ruling party.

Jersey returns illicit funds to Mozambique

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 11:29
Jersey has seized £829,500 from a corrupt trust and returned it to authorities in Mozambique.

Jersey returns illicit funds to Mozambique

Wed, 08/05/2024 - 11:29
Jersey has seized £829,500 from a corrupt trust and returned it to authorities in Mozambique.

South Africa: Dozens still missing after building collapse

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 18:47
Efforts are continuing in South Africa to find around 50 people after a building collapsed in coastal city of George.

Steenhuisen: The man vowing to 'rescue' South Africa

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 16:40
The political veteran believes he is a credible alternative to the ruling ANC party.

SA president condemns flag-burning election advert

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 14:56
The Democratic Alliance says the controversial message sets out the choice ahead of the election.

Misunderstanding behind staff arrest - Kenya Airways

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 13:06
The airline will now resume DR Congo flights, which were suspended as its staff were detained there.

Misunderstanding behind staff arrest - Kenya Airways

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 13:06
The airline will now resume DR Congo flights, which were suspended as its staff were detained there.

Steenhuisen: The man vowing to 'rescue' South Africa

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 12:43
The political veteran believes he is a credible alternative to the ruling ANC party.

South African anger over flag-burning poll advert

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 11:22
The Democratic Alliance says the controversial message sets out the choice ahead of the election.

Malawi vice-president corruption charges dropped

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 09:20
The move raises questions over the government’s handling of prosecutions for alleged corruption.

Malawi vice-president corruption charges dropped

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 09:20
The move raises questions over the government’s handling of prosecutions for alleged corruption.

'I don't trust anyone' - How trolling hurt Kipchoge

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 06:51
Eliud Kipchoge says his family received threats on social media after the death of fellow marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum.

Deadly SA building collapse leaves scores trapped

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 03:39
George city officials say two people have died and another 53 remain trapped after Monday's incident.

Chad presidential vote set to end military rule

Mon, 06/05/2024 - 17:27
The country is set to become the first of Africa's current junta-led states to move to democratic rule.

Chad presidential vote set to end military rule

Mon, 06/05/2024 - 05:07
The country is set to become the first of Africa's current junta-led states to move to democratic rule.