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Kenya’s election: Gachagua and Karua chosen as running mates

May 17, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Kenya's leading presidential candidates have chosen running mates from the biggest ethnic group.

Somalia: President Biden reverses Trump’s withdrawal of US troops

May 16, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

It reverses a decision by his predecessor Donald Trump to withdraw some 700 troops from the country.

Ghana match-fixing: Ashanti Gold and Inter Allies players and officials sanctioned

May 16, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ashanti Gold and Inter Allies are relegated to the third tier of Ghanaian football as players and officials from both clubs are sanctioned for match-fixing.

Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga picks Martha Karua as running mate

May 16, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Martha Karua, a former rival who once served as justice minister, joins the ticket of ex-PM Raila Odinga.

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud: Who is Somalia’s new leader?

May 16, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

He has made history, becoming the country's president for the second time in a competitive vote.

Sabrina Dhowre Elba: ‘We need to be more of an international community’

May 16, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Sabrina Dhowre Elba visits Somalia and Kenya on behalf of the International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Ukraine crisis: Can Africa replace Russian gas supplies to Europe?

May 16, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Europe is desperately seeking alternative sources of gas after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Elton Jantjies: World Cup-winning South Africa fly-half arrested at airport in Johannesburg

May 15, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Rugby World Cup-winning South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies is arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly causing "malicious damage to property" on a flight from Dubai.

Nigeria’s Sokoto student killing sparks spread of fake news

May 15, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The killing of a Christian woman accused of blasphemy triggers a wave of disinformation on social media.

Kenya elections 2022: William Ruto picks Rigathi Gachagua as running mate

May 15, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

William Ruto, a frontrunner in this year's presidential election, picks businessman Rigathi Gachagua.