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Victor Wanyama: Former captain demands ‘more professionalism’ before making Kenya comeback

April 6, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Victor Wanyama on a potential Kenya comeback, Lionel Messi in the MLS and why Spurs should re-hire Pochettino.

Onyinye Udokporo talks about her experience growing up with dyslexia

April 6, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Onyinye Udokporo wrote a book about her own experience growing up with dyslexia.

Cat jumps on imam leading Ramadan prayers in Algeria

April 5, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A video shows a cat jumping on the shoulders of an imam during Taraweeh prayers inside a mosque.

Kenya doping: Medical professionals helping drug cheats

April 5, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Investigators find evidence of experienced medical personnel helping athletes convicted of doping to forge documents.

South Africa snake on plane: Deadly cobra in cockpit forces emergency landing

April 5, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

"I felt this cool sensation crawling up my shirt" before spotting the snake, the pilot tells the BBC.

SA officials detained in Libya over unpaid bills

April 4, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Two employees of South African Premier Division side Marumo Gallants held in Libya for over two weeks after reportedly failing to cover costs.

Women’s World Cup: Atlas Lionesses hope to emulate Morocco’s men at debut tournament

April 4, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ahead of the Women's World Cup, Atlas Lionesses coach Reynald Pedros hopes to tap into the experience gained by Morocco's men in Qatar.

New capital’s lavish mosque angers Egyptians facing poverty

April 4, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The centre forms part of the new capital, which has been purpose-built to move people from Cairo.

DJ Cuppy gifts £100k for African students at Oxford

April 4, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The DJ and philanthropist says the money will help African students to commit to top-level studies.

Eno Barony: ‘I am like the mother of rap in Ghana’

April 4, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Meet the Ghanaian rapper Eno Barony considered as the mother of rap in Ghana.