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Kenya Azimio demonstrations: Six reported dead in anti-government protests

July 19, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The opposition call protests over tax hikes and rising prices, leading to clashes with police.

Andre Onana: New Manchester United signing is definition of the ‘modern keeper’

July 19, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Who is Manchester United's new goalkeeper and why does Erik ten Hag feel he is the right man for his evolving side?

Kenya Azimio demonstrations: ‘I feel betrayed by William Ruto’

July 19, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

President Ruto was elected vowing to help poor Kenyans but since coming to power, life has got worse.

Arresting Vladimir Putin in South Africa would be ‘declaration of war’, says Ramaphosa

July 18, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa's president is at odds with opposition politicians weeks before Russian leader's visit.

Patrick Zaki: Egypt jails Christian rights activist on false news charge

July 18, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Patrick Zaki is sentenced to three years over an article he wrote about being a Coptic Christian.

Wimbledon 2023: Kgothatso Montjane asks ITF to address tennis representation

July 18, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane calls on the International Tennis Federation to address the issue of representation.

Russia’s grain deal exit is a stab in the back – Kenya

July 18, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Kenya is in a drought-hit region and Ukrainian grain has contributed to vital food aid supplies.

Women’s World Cup 2023: The Africans to watch

July 18, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

BBC Sport Africa looks at the Africans to watch from the each of the continent's four teams at the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Women’s World Cup 2023: Fan reporters in Australia and New Zealand

July 18, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Meet the supporter reporters who will be giving BBC Sport a flavour of the Women's World Cup throughout the tournament.

LGBT rights in Africa: Will Kenya be the latest to pass anti-gay law?

July 18, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation.