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'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 01:09
One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

Millions listen to Ethiopian star's song taking swipe at government

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 15:13
The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 11:18
The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

Zimbabwe's iconic stone birds were taken by colonialists. Finally, they're all back home

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 01:04
For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe's borders.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 20:25
Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence?

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 18:53
The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 18:17
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 01:54
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
Categories: Africa

'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 01:54
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 18:59
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Six African athletes blocked from transfers to Turkey

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:58
World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".
Categories: Africa

Six African athletes blocked from transfers to Turkey

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:58
World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Anti-colonial influencer arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup attempt

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 13:10
Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Nigeria drops terrorism financing charges against ex-justice minister

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 18:46
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 17:36
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 15:10
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Nigerian with 'natural explosiveness' aiming for NFL spot

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 14:11
Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:19
As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:19
As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 11:06
Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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