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Mark Clattenburg: Egypt appoint Englishman to oversee refereeing in country

June 30, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former English Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg is appointed the head of Egypt's newly created refereeing committee.

Patrice Lumumba: DR Congo buries tooth of independence hero

June 30, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The tooth is all that remains of the murdered independence leader whose body was dissolved in acid.

LGBT in Ghana: ‘We exist and we are here’

June 30, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Angel Maxine, Ghana's first openly transgender musician, talks about the journey to becoming herself.

In pictures: V&A celebrates Africa’s cutting-edge fashion

June 30, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The diversity and creativity of African fashion are on show in a retrospective at London's V&A museum.

How board games inspired a Ugandan souvenirs business

June 29, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Emily Banya co-founded a souvenirs business after puzzles helped her mental health

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Group A preview

June 29, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Hosts Morocco, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Uganda make up Group A at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off on 2 July.

Cave woman in SA one million years older than thought

June 29, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

New research complicates our current understanding of where humans came from.

Outcry in Egypt as iconic Nile houseboats are destroyed

June 29, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The last homes are being removed as part of what officials say is a plan to beautify the waterfront.

Why ex-French colonies are joining the Commonwealth

June 29, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Behind the Commonwealth's allure as it welcomes Gabon and Togo into its ranks.

Wimbledon 2022: Ons Jabeur column on representing Africa and catching Iga Swiatek

June 28, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

World number two Ons Jabeur, in her latest Wimbledon column, discusses how she loves breaking boundaries and why the 'Minister of Happiness' is one of her nicknames.