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BBC News - Africa
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The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 00:06
Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

Efforts to rescue trapped miners in South Africa intensify

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 18:11
At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.

Mozambique at a crossroads as new president sworn in

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 17:42
Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

Mozambique at a crossroads as new president sworn in

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 17:42
Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

Lions on ice - Kenya's foray into ice hockey

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 15:02
Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.

Lions on ice - Kenya's foray into ice hockey

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 15:02
Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.

'I never thought I could play ice hockey in Kenya'

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 14:19
East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.

'I never thought I could play ice hockey in Kenya'

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 14:19
East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.

Trump has right to consider Chagos deal - UK

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 14:02
The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.

New suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania kills eight - WHO

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 11:34
The UN health agency says the risk of the virus spreading in the region is "high".

Kenyan minister alleges intelligence agency behind his son's abduction

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 08:56
Justin Muturi says his son was freed following President William Ruto's intervention.

Red Sea dive-boat survivors accuse authorities of cover up

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 05:44
The group say their official witness statements were translated into Arabic by a boat company employee.

Mozambique to get new president amid swirl of protest

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 01:17
There is a huge question over Daniel Chapo's legitimacy and people are threatening demonstrations.

CHAN 2024 in East Africa postponed six months to August

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 17:28
The 2024 CHAN finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, which were due to kick off on 1 February, are postponed until August.

CHAN 2024 in East Africa postponed six months to August

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 17:28
The 2024 CHAN finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, which were due to kick off on 1 February, are postponed until August.

Sudan shelling kills more than 100 civilians near capital

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 17:13
Rescuers say medical supplies are running low as health workers struggle to treat the victims.

Sudan shelling kills more than 100 civilians near capital

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 17:13
Rescuers say medical supplies are running low as health workers struggle to treat the victims.

Nigerians mourn woman allegedly beheaded by gospel singer

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 14:42
The police allege that the suspect was caught carrying the victim's head in a bag.

Song named Central African Republic head coach

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 12:09
Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.

Song named Central African Republic head coach

Tue, 14/01/2025 - 12:09
Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.