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BBC News - Africa
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Dozens die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast

Tue, 23/04/2024 - 19:14
Officials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing.

World Bank suspends funding Tanzania tourism project

Tue, 23/04/2024 - 17:13
It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion of a national park.

Chinese shop shut for allegedly barring Nigerians

Tue, 23/04/2024 - 12:44
The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism allegations.

Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling

Tue, 23/04/2024 - 03:38
Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.

Could House of the Dragon star change the face of gaming?

Tue, 23/04/2024 - 02:21
Abubakar Salim set up his own studio to tell a personal tale of grief inspired by his Kenyan heritage.

Zuma scores court hat-trick over South Africa election

Tue, 23/04/2024 - 01:54
How the country's former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls.

Unease as Rwanda gears up for arrival of UK migrants

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 22:00
Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers once the landmark UK bill is passed.

Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 18:37
The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.

Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 18:37
The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.

South Africa's ANC loses Zuma party name battle

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 12:50
The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.

Parliament passes Rwanda bill after months of wrangling

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 09:51
After a late-night parliamentary sitting, the plan to send some asylum seekers to the East African country is set to become law.

South Africa's ANC loses Zuma party name battle

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 09:45
The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.

Government and Lords face new Rwanda showdown

Mon, 22/04/2024 - 05:23
Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and "vote until it's done".

Africa Live: Nigeria army vows revenge after soldiers killed in ambush

Sun, 21/04/2024 - 23:16
The troops were patrolling a village in Niger state when they were attacked by what the army calls "terrorists" - and more stories

Funeralgoers die as ferry sinks in CAR

Sat, 20/04/2024 - 18:38
At least 58 people are known to have died in a boating disaster that was caught on camera.

Funeralgoers die as ferry sinks in CAR

Sat, 20/04/2024 - 18:38
At least 58 people are known to have died in a boating disaster that was caught on camera.

Ethiopia land violence leaves thousands homeless

Sat, 20/04/2024 - 18:32
Almost 29,000 people are displaced by fighting along the border of the Tigray and Amhara regions.

Ethiopia land violence leaves thousands homeless

Sat, 20/04/2024 - 18:32
Almost 29,000 people are displaced by fighting along the border of the Tigray and Amhara regions.

US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

Sat, 20/04/2024 - 12:26
It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.

US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

Sat, 20/04/2024 - 11:09
It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.