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Alex Smith murder: Men arrested in Kenya appear in court

February 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The men were arrested and brought to the UK in connection with the death of Alex Smith in 2019.

Guinea-Bissau: Many dead after coup attempt, president says

February 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

President Embaló says he and his cabinet survived five hours under fire from heavy weaponry.

Woman applauded after giving birth on transatlantic flight

February 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A Ghanaian doctor on the flight helped to deliver the baby in the plane's business class area.

South Africa’s railways: How thieves have destroyed the network

February 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

During lockdown, criminals stripped parts of the network leaving tracks and stations in ruins.

Afcon 2021: Mohamed Salah wants Egypt to stay grounded before semi-final

January 31, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah wants the record seven-time African Cup of Nations winners to stay grounded before a semi-final against hosts Cameroon.

French ambassador expelled from Mali

January 31, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A row erupts over comments by the foreign minister of France, which has troops deployed in the country.

Afcon referee: I could have died from heatstroke

January 31, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Janny Sikazwe, the referee who blew for full-time early in an Africa Cup of Nations match, claims he could have died of heatstroke.

Mandera attack: Seven killed in Kenyan bus ambush

January 31, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Attackers open fire on a minibus after it was hit by a roadside bomb in northern Kenya, police say.

Tigray conflict: What do we know about drone strikes in Ethiopia?

January 31, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

There's concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in Ethiopia.

Afcon 2021 – Senegal 3-1 Equatorial Guinea: Senegal set up semi-final against Burkina Faso

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

Senegal eliminate Equatorial Guinea to set up an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Burkina Faso.