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Job Sikhala, the man determined to wrestle Zimbabwe’s ‘crocodile’

February 1, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Why opposition politician Job Sikhala, freed after 18 months in detention, refuses to be cowed.

How surfing is challenging tradition in a Ghanaian town

February 1, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

One man convinced parents to let their daughters surf. Now they are challenging and changing social stereotypes in rural Ghana.

Hervé Bopda: Cameroon socialite accused of sexual assaults

January 31, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Hervé Bopda has been arrested for his own safety following "scandalous" allegations, his lawyer says.

TB Joshua exposé: YouTube deletes Emmanuel TV channel of disgraced megachurch leader

January 31, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The video-sharing platform says the late pastor's Emmanuel TV violated its hate speech policies.

Afcon 2023: South Africa set their sights on the final after Morocco upset

January 31, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa players should "dream" of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final after upsetting Morocco, says coach Hugo Broos.

Cholera: Zambia battles worst outbreak in decades

January 31, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

After decades of progress against the disease, a global upsurge since 2021 is hitting countries hard.

Kenyan President Ruto says Haiti mission to go ahead soon despite court ruling

January 31, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

President Ruto says it will start "as soon as next week" despite courts declaring it unconstitutional.

Afcon 2023: Six players who could make transfer moves after starring in Ivory Coast

January 31, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

BBC Sport Africa picks out six stars whose performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations could attract bids from European clubs.

Zambia cholera: Families grieve as infection kills loved ones

January 31, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Funerals have been restricted to five relatives to curb the spread of the disease.

Afcon 2023: Morocco 0-2 South Africa – Achraf Hakimi misses penalty as Bafana Bafana go through

January 31, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa register a shock 2-0 win over Morocco in the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Achraf Hakimi misses a late penalty.