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Row in Africa over 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers in France

March 11, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

African rugby's governing body is accused of ignoring the interests of game on the continent after deciding to host 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers in France.

Nigerian student in Ukraine: ‘Mummy we keep hearing bombs’

March 11, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Hauwa's son Suleiman is a Nigerian student in Sumy - she says the family are fearful and anxious.

Africa’s week in pictures: 4-10 March 2022

March 11, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A selection of the best photos from across the Africa and beyond this week.

Kenya Deputy President Ruto: The president and I are not enemies

March 10, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto insists that he and President Kenyatta "just see politics differently".

Timbuktu manuscripts: Mali’s ancient documents captured online

March 10, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The thousands of manuscripts contain centuries of African writing on maths, medicine and more.

Asisat Oshoala: Nigeria forward signs new Barcelona contract until 2024

March 10, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala extends her deal with La Liga and Women's Champions League holders Barcelona until 2024.

Boda-Boda: The enduring menace of Kenya’s motorbike taxis

March 10, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A video of a woman driver being assaulted by motorbike taxi riders sparks renewed calls for action.

Ros Atkins on… food price rises and the Ukraine war

March 10, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine.

Justice Christopher: Nigeria World Cup player dies aged 40

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

Justice Christopher, who played for Nigeria against England at the 2002 World Cup, has died suddenly at the age of 40.

Namibian LGBTQ+ model Gracia Kibangu: ‘I had to live my truth’

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

Namibian Gracia Kibangu says she came out as queer during a beauty contest to live her truth.