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UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as 'gravest crime against humanity'

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 21:12
The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.

Senegal appeal to be heard 'as swiftly as possible'

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 17:50
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) says it will rule on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title "as swiftly as possible".

South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 17:33
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe - what are Salah's options?

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 15:50
Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.

Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 12:11
Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.

Where does Salah rank among greatest Premier League forwards?

Wed, 25/03/2026 - 07:30
As Mohamed Salah announces he will leave Liverpool this summer, BBC Sport asks you to rank the best forwards in Premier League history.

Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 21:34
The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans "gave me the best time of my life" and "stood by me in the toughest times".

Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat militant Islamist threat

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 17:45
Ghana is the first African country to make such a deal with the EU, the Ghanaian vice-president says.

Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 11:50
Namibia's regulator noted that Starlink's subsidiary is not locally owned.

Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 01:18
A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.

Iwobi named on Football Black List alongside Carter and Eze

Tue, 24/03/2026 - 01:04
England defender Jess Carter, Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi are on the 2025 Football Black List.

Nigerian heritage key to my success - Itauma

Mon, 23/03/2026 - 16:34
Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing's brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father's village in Nigeria.

'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict

Sun, 22/03/2026 - 01:55
How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

Rwanda batter becomes youngest women's T20 centurion

Sat, 21/03/2026 - 20:02
Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde says it was like "a dream" after becoming the youngest woman to make a T20 international century at the age of 15 years and 223 days.

Desperate for food, drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 01:06
Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

Denounce 'abject' Afcon decision - senior Caf member

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 18:12
Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is "unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it".

South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 07:01
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.

South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 07:01
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

King praises 'living bridge' with Nigeria at glitzy banquet

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 04:16
At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Senegal government alleges corruption over Afcon

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 19:50
The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

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