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Ali Bin Nasser: ‘Hand of God’ ball proceeds ‘a gift’ for Tunisian referee

November 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The proceeds from selling the ball used to score two of the most famous goals in World Cup history will be 'a gift' for Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser after a long career.

Sadio Mane: Senegal forward injured 13 days before World Cup as Bayern Munich thrash Werder Bremen 6-1

November 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Sadio Mane went off injured 13 days before he is due to play in the World Cup in Bayern Munich's Bundesliga thrashing of Werder Bremen.

France calls time on anti-jihadist Operation Barkhane in Sahel

November 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Ukraine war shows France's military might be better directed elsewhere than a thankless campaign.

Why Kenya is turning to genetically modified crops to help with drought

November 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The government sees them as a way to lessen the impact of a lack of rain but some farmers are wary.

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian MP confronts sister of jailed activist

November 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Amr Darwish is removed from a COP27 meeting after defending the detention of Alaa Abdel Fattah.

World Cup 2022: African teams ‘can excel’ in Qatar, says Roger Milla

November 8, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

African teams need to have self-confidence to excel at the upcoming World Cup finals, says former Cameroon striker Roger Milla.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was ‘inspired by Africa’

November 8, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Director, Ryan Coogler, says that “it’s as significant as it gets" to have an official premiere in a major African city.

Hushpuppi: Notorious Nigerian fraudster jailed for 11 years in US

November 8, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The FBI says ex-social media star Hushpuppi is one of the world's most high-profile money launderers.

COP27: Why South Africa will struggle to wean itself off coal

November 8, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Coal provides most of South Africa's energy but its main concern is boosting supply, not going green.

The case of Nigerian atheist Mubarak Bala convicted of blasphemy

November 8, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Mubarak Bala's conviction on charges related to blasphemy has sent shockwaves throughout Nigeria.