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NBA Playoffs: How Denver Nuggets’ Zeke Nnaji promotes AI and virtual reality

June 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

As he looks ahead to the NBA Finals, Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji explains why he's nurturing budding scientists in Nigeria.

Sudan conflict: Rockets hit Khartoum market as talks collapse

June 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

It caused the most civilian casualties in a single incident in the capital since the war began.

Nigeria’s fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation

June 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.

Nigeria Federation admits failing to pay coaches for several months

May 31, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The country’s football federation says delays in paying several of its national team coaches are “nothing to be proud of”.

French Open 2023: Egypt’s Mayar Sherif beaten in second round

May 31, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Despite winning the first set, Mayar Sherif loses 3-6, 6-4 6-1 to Russia's Anastasia Potapova in the second round at Roland Garros.

Ama Ata Aidoo: Ghana’s famous author and feminist dies

May 31, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ama Ata Aidoo challenged Western perceptions of African women through her award-winning works.

UWE Bristol Zulu choir raises money for South African township schools

May 31, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A choir from South Africa raised £1,600 through a song and dance performance in Bath.

Navigating the two sides of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu

May 31, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Journalist Soraya Ali travels to Somalia to see if it really is how her mother remembers it.

South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

May 30, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court.

Vinicius Jr: Lauren wants tougher racism sanctions in Spanish football

May 30, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The former Cameroon and Arsenal defender urges Spanish authorities to do more to tackle racism in football, saying the current system "allows it to happen".