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BBC News - Africa
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Togo postpones elections after new constitution row

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 09:28
Opposition groups fear that the new constitution will allow President Faure Gnassingbé to stay in power.

Togo postpones elections after new constitution row

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 09:28
Opposition groups fear that the new constitution will allow President Faure Gnassingbé to stay in power.

South African footballer shot dead in car hijacking

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 07:54
The soccer star was waiting to be served at a petrol station when two gunmen opened fire on him, police say.

‘You see skeletons’ - South Africa's deadly border

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 02:08
Many migrants risk all to reach South Africa, where their presence has become a hot election issue.

‘You see skeletons’ - South Africa's deadly border

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 02:08
Many migrants risk all to reach South Africa, where their presence has become a hot election issue.

‘You see skeletons’ - South Africa's deadly border

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 02:08
Many migrants risk all to reach South Africa, where their presence has become a hot election issue.

Senegal goalkeeper banned for confronting fan over abuse in Spain

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 18:46
The goalkeeper of a Spanish third division club is banned for two games after confronting a rival fan he says racially abused him.

Senegal goalkeeper banned for confronting fan over abuse in Spain

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 18:46
The goalkeeper of a Spanish third division club is banned for two games after confronting a rival fan he says racially abused him.

Zimbabwe declares national disaster over drought

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 17:47
Some fear that the drought sweeping southern Africa will be one of the worst in decades.

SA parliament speaker resigns over corruption probe

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 17:36
The speaker has been accused of soliciting bribes during her time as defence minister, which she denies.

Zimbabwe declares national disaster over drought

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 12:51
About 3 million people are facing hunger as the drought wipes out crops across the country.

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 12:03
Germany wants tougher limits on hunting the animals, but Botswana says it has too many of them.

Naming of new Cameroon boss surprises country's FA

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 11:33
Cameroon's football federation expresses its "great astonishment" after the country's sports ministry appoints Marc Brys.

Naming of new Cameroon boss surprises country's FA

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 11:33
Cameroon's football federation expresses its "great astonishment" after the country's sports ministry appoints Marc Brys.

Who is Senegal's unlikely new president?

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 10:56
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's fifth president, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar.

Who is Senegal's unlikely new president?

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 10:56
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's fifth president, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar.

Who is Senegal's unlikely new president?

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 10:56
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's fifth president, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar.

Botswana wants to send 20,000 elephants to Germany

Tue, 02/04/2024 - 21:25
Germany wants tougher limits on hunting the animals, but Botswana says it has too many of them.

Afrobeats star Davido to sue over April Fool’s joke

Tue, 02/04/2024 - 17:36
The superstar said a prank story that he had been arrested in Kenya was "extremely irresponsible".

Afrobeats star Davido to sue over April Fool’s joke

Tue, 02/04/2024 - 17:36
The superstar said a prank story that he had been arrested in Kenya was "extremely irresponsible".