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Zimbabwe anti-corruption body investigates Grace Mugabe’s PhD

January 9, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The former first lady's doctorate was awarded after just months of study in 2014.

Alex Iwobi: Arsenal forward faces fine over pre-match party claims

January 9, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Arsene Wenger says Alex Iwobi will be fined if it is confirmed he was out partying 36 hours before the FA Cup loss at Nottingham Forest.

South Africa train crash: 200 injured near Johannesburg

January 9, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Passengers on the commuter train sustained "minor to moderate" injuries when it crashed near Johannesburg.

Zamalek’s winless league streak against Al Ahly continues

January 9, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Zamalek's latest 3-0 loss to Al Ahly means it is now 3886 days since they last won an Egyptian league match against their arch-rivals.

Romania’s changing face

January 9, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Tobi Ibitoye went from the odd black kid to a pop star, epitomising Romania's changing attitude.

Oumar Niasse: Everton striker expected to leave in squad clearout

January 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Oumar Niasse is expected to leave Everton with summer signings Davy Klaassen and Sandro also potential high-profile departures.

Nigeria’s DSS ‘arrests Cameroon separatist leader’

January 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

English speaking Cameroonians say they have been marginalised by the country's French speakers.

Ghana bars recruits over stretch marks and bleached skin

January 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Ghanaian Immigration Service disqualifies female candidates with bleached skin and stretch marks from ongoing recruitment exercise.

Somaliland passes first law against rape

January 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Until now, families arranged for victims to be forced to marry their rapists to avoid being shamed.

Burkina Faso’s Jonathan Pitroipa aims to relaunch career in Belgium

January 8, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Burkina Faso forward Jonathan Pitroipa is aiming to relaunch his career with Belgian side Royal Antwerp after six months without a club.