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Cambridge investigates its slavery links

April 30, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The University of Cambridge is to investigate whether it gained financially from the slave trade.

‘We are students thanks to South Africa’s #FeesMustFall protests’

April 30, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students?

‘My fashion designs contain Braille messages’

April 30, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Designer Tapiwa Dingwiza says she wants her clothes to represent and celebrate blind people.

Sports Illustrated features first burkini girl

April 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.

Andy Delort: France-born Montpellier striker opts for Algeria

April 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Montpellier's Andy Delort becomes the latest former France youth player to commit to an African nation at senior level, opting to represent Algeria.

Mozambique: Cyclone Kenneth aftermath in pictures

April 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Cyclone Kenneth has flattened thousands of homes and flooded low-lying areas in northern Mozambique.

Ivory Coast defender Bailly out of Nations Cup

April 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly to miss the final two games of the season and this summer's African Cup of Nations after sustaining a knee injury against Chelsea in Sunday's 1-1 draw.

Mozambique cyclone: Humanitarian situation is ‘life-threatening’

April 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

More funds are needed to deal with the life threatening situation, aid organisation says.

Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

April 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible.

Vieira – Nice’s Algeria star Atal not for sale

April 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The coach of French club Nice, Patrick Vieira, says Youcef Atal is not for sale after he becomes the first Algerian to hit a hat-trick in Ligue 1 in 33 years.