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M23 rebels in DR Congo deny shooting down UN helicopter

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

Eight peacekeepers were on board, including six from Pakistan, one from Russian and one from Serbia.

Egypt claim players were subjected to racism before World Cup play-off against Senegal

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

Egypt lodge an official complaint against Senegal in which they claim their team was subjected to racism and "terrorised" by home fans in Dakar.

Afcon 2023: The Gambia survive Chad scare to progress to group stage of qualifying

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

The Gambia survive a scare against Chad to reach the group stage of qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ukraine war: What next for the African students who fled?

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

The thousands who left are now faced with a decision about where to continue their studies.

Rwandan farmers become major tea factory owners

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

Charities run by Sir Ian Wood and Lord Sainsbury hand ownership of Mulindi factory to co-operatives.

Belgium 3-0 Burkina Faso: Trossard and Benteke on target in friendly win

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

Leandro Trossard and Christian Benteke are amongst the scorers as an inexperienced Belgium beat Burkina Faso in a friendly.

World Cup 2022: Ghana head to Qatar after draw with Nigeria

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

Ghana reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after forcing arch rivals Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in Abuja to qualify on the away goals rule.

England 3-0 Ivory Coast: Raheem Sterling scores as Three Lions cruise to win

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

A much-changed England side stroll to victory against 10-man Ivory Coast in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday.

World Cup 2022: Mane helps Senegal beat Egypt and qualify for Qatar after penalty shootout

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

Sadio Mane scores the winning penalty in a shootout against Egypt to put Senegal through to the World Cup finals in Qatar.

Abuja-Kaduna train attack: Passengers killed after Nigeria gang hits rail link

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

Gunmen surrounded the carriages and opened fire - an unknown number of people have been abducted.