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Saad Lamjarred: Moroccan star singer convicted of rape in France

February 25, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Saad Lamjarred, who is famous on the Arab music scene, gets six years in jail for raping a woman in Paris.

Nigeria election 2023: Delays in tightest-ever poll

February 25, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Security incidents and logistical problems hold up the country's crucial presidential election.

Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine still divides Africa

February 25, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nearly half of nations that abstained from a UN vote condemning the war were from the continent.

Fiba Basketball World Cup: South Sudan in historic qualification

February 24, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Coached by NBA legend Luol Deng, South Sudan qualify for basketball's World Cup at their first attempt - and will be just the ninth nation to represent Africa at the sport's global showpiece.

Nigeria elections 2023: ‘We are ready’, says INEC’s chairman

February 24, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] chairman Mahmood Yakubu says the commission is ready for 25 February polls.

South Africa beat England to reach T20 World Cup final

February 24, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

England are knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup after inspired hosts South Africa win a gripping semi-final by six runs.

Kenya wrong to ban LGBT rights groups from registering – Supreme Court

February 24, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Despite the victory for LGBT activists, the Supreme Court stresses that gay sex remains illegal.

Ukraine War: What happened to the African students who escaped?

February 24, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what has happened to the thousands of African students, who fled the war.

Christian Atsu: From fisherman’s son to ‘one in a million’ Black Star

February 24, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

How the former Newcastle midfielder, who lost his life in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes, grew from humble beginnings into a star who supported orphans and rehabilitated criminals.

Chinyere Igwe: Nigerian politician arrested with $500,000 on election eve

February 24, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The money was found in Chinyere Igwe's car on the eve of Nigeria's hotly contested elections.