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BBC News - Africa
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West African juntas to form anti-jihadi joint force

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 10:23
Niger's army chief says it will be operational as soon as possible, without giving details of its size.

Ngannou is 'like a king' in Cameroon

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 10:12
People in Francis Ngannou's hometown in Cameroon, Batie, are confident their man can beat Anthony Joshua when the two fight in Saudi Arabia.

Ngannou is 'like a king' in Cameroon

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 10:12
People in Francis Ngannou's hometown in Cameroon, Batie, are confident their man can beat Anthony Joshua when the two fight in Saudi Arabia.

Ngannou is 'like a king' in Cameroon

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 10:12
People in Francis Ngannou's hometown in Cameroon, Batie, are confident their man can beat Anthony Joshua when the two fight in Saudi Arabia.

Zimbabwe condemns fresh US sanctions as 'coercive'

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 08:31
The country is demanding that the US lifts the new measures against President Mnangagwa and others.

Zimbabwe condemns fresh US sanctions as 'coercive'

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 08:31
The country is demanding that the US lifts the new measures against President Mnangagwa and others.

Military-led West African states to form joint force

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 07:55
Niger's army chief says it will be operational as soon as possible, without giving details of its size.

The town in Nigeria where Joshua reigns supreme

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 07:11
As Anthony Joshua prepares to face Cameroon's Francis Ngannou, the Nigerian town of Sagamu will be rooting for the man it sees as its own.

The town in Nigeria where Joshua reigns supreme

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 07:11
As Anthony Joshua prepares to face Cameroon's Francis Ngannou, the Nigerian town of Sagamu will be rooting for the man it sees as its own.

The town in Nigeria where Joshua reigns supreme

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 07:11
As Anthony Joshua prepares to face Cameroon's Francis Ngannou, the Nigerian town of Sagamu will be rooting for the man it sees as its own.

Ghana's LGBT terror: 'We live in fear of snitches'

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 00:42
A bill that will impose jail terms for simply identifying as LGBTQ+ is terrifying the gay community.

Ghana's LGBT terror: 'We live in fear of snitches'

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 00:42
A bill that will impose jail terms for simply identifying as LGBTQ+ is terrifying the gay community.

Dozens of women feared abducted by Nigeria jihadists

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 22:28
Some 200 displaced people were collecting firewood outside their camp when they were attacked, residents say.

Senegal president announces March election

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 22:21
There have been widespread protests since the president postponed the election last month.

Meet the woman helping to keep the taps on

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 17:37
Mariam Ibrahim, one of the few female borehole engineers in north-east Nigeria, has built over 200 boreholes.

Meet the woman helping to keep the taps on

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 17:37
Mariam Ibrahim, one of the few female borehole engineers in north-east Nigeria, has built over 200 boreholes.

Zanzibar bans music star over 'inappropriate' show

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 14:51
Officials objected to a performance which featured sexually explicit language and gestures.

Zanzibar bans music star over 'inappropriate' show

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 14:51
Officials objected to a performance which featured sexually explicit language and gestures.

Dozens of women feared abducted by Nigeria jihadists

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 13:37
Some 200 displaced people were collecting firewood outside their camp when they were attacked, residents say.

The first Arab woman with two Oscar nominations

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 13:15
Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania has received her second Oscar nomination.