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Arthur Ashe: How the former Australian Open champion impacted Nigerian tennis

January 17, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The story of how a coup attempt in Nigeria forced former Australian Open champion Arthur Ashe to flee the court at gunpoint.

Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba buried

January 17, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Edwin Chiloba's killing drew widespread condemnation but police have not yet given a motive.

BBC Komla Dumor Award 2023 launched

January 17, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2023.

CHAN: Nelson Mandela’s grandson causes political row in African football

January 16, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

An investigation has begun into a speech made by Zwelivelile Mandela at the CHAN opening ceremony in Algeria, held in a stadium named after his grandfather.

Migrants win right to challenge UK’s Rwanda policy

January 16, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The High Court has said 11 migrants can take their challenge to the Court of Appeal.

Australian Open: SA’s Lloyd Harris knocks out 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti

January 16, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa's Lloyd Harris beats 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti in a gruelling five-set contest to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

Asake, Burna Boy and Davido: Nigerian artists win big at Afrima

January 16, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid win at the All Africa Music Awards, while Asake says his prize is a dream come true.

Australian Open: Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur determined to ‘get Grand Slam title’

January 16, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur aims to win a first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, saying she "does not want to lose any more finals".

Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso

January 16, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.

DR Congo government blames rebels for Kasindi church bombing

January 15, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 17 people.