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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Afcon 2023: What to look out for in the last 16 with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt among hopefuls

What to look out for in the Afcon 2023 last 16, which includes four matches pitting former champions against each other.

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Cameroon vs Nigeria: The making of Africa's biggest football rivalry

Heavyweights Cameroon and Nigeria meet in the last 16 at Afcon 2023, with the Indomitable Lions enjoying the better of the rivalry.

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How Kenya's judges stood up to President William Ruto

Following weeks of bitter rows, two separate courts have ruled against the government.

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Afcon 2023: Record breakers, shocks and sackings - what we've learned at the tournament so far

After a group stage full of shocks, goals, late drama and managerial departures, here's what we've learned so far from Afcon 2023.

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Kenya court blocks police deployment to Haiti

Kenya had offered to lead a multinational force to tackle gang violence in the Caribbean country.

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Kenya housing levy: Blow to William Ruto as court doubles down

President Ruto's government loses its bid to overturn a block on the controversial 1.5% housing levy.

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Gaza war: ICJ to rule on call for Israel to stop military action

The ICJ could order Israel to stop military action, in a high-profile case brought by South Africa.

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Bola Tinubu denies planning to move Nigeria's capital from Abuja to Lagos

The presidency scotches rumours that there is a plan to relocate the capital from Abuja.

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Ghana coup plot: Soldiers among six sentenced to death by hanging

The six have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2021 coup plot.

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Kenya discovers coltan deposits - Mining Minister Salim Mvurya

The government is assessing the value of the mineral reserves, which have been found in six counties.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Plateau state violence: Churches and mosques burnt in Nigeria as curfew imposed in Mangu

A curfew is imposed after a row over cattle leaves eight dead during ethnic and religious clashes.

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Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast sack Jean-Louis Gasset as coach

Ivory Coast sack coach Jean-Louis Gasset midway through the Africa Cup of Nations despite the hosts having slim hopes of reaching the last 16.

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World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'

A fertility breakthrough offers hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Afcon 2023: Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after group-stage exit

Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after the Black Stars suffered a group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Liberia's President Boakai had heat exhaustion during inauguration - spokesman

Joseph Boakai, 79, suffered from heat exhaustion during his inauguration speech, his office says.

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Afcon 2023: The African footballers putting their hearts on the line

One Zambia star is missing from the Africa Cup of Nations with a cardiac issue, but other Africans have played on despite heart risks.

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Zambia mine: Chinese nationals among miners trapped in flooded shaft

Five Zambians and two Chinese nationals are trapped in a copper mine after it flooded.

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Rita Waeni killing: Two Nigerians held in Kenya over student’s death, police say

The brutal killing of the 20-year-old has led to calls for more to be done to address femicide.

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Dar es Salaam floods: Roads unpassable in Tanzania's main city

Some schoolchildren and workers are forced to stay at home following heavy rains.

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Missing US Navy Seals presumed dead off Somali coast

The commandos were part of an operation to seize Iranian-made missile parts bound for Yemen.

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