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How Kenya’s judges stood up to President William Ruto

January 27, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Following weeks of bitter rows, two separate courts have ruled against the government.

Cameroon vs Nigeria: The making of Africa’s biggest football rivalry

January 27, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Heavyweights Cameroon and Nigeria meet in the last 16 at Afcon 2023, with the Indomitable Lions enjoying the better of the rivalry.

Afcon 2023: What to look out for in the last 16 with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt among hopefuls

January 27, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

What to look out for in the Afcon 2023 last 16, which includes four matches pitting former champions against each other.

Cameroon’s babies get world-first RTS,S malaria vaccine

January 26, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The RTS,S vaccine has been hailed as a potential game-changer in the fight against malaria.

Mr Ibu’s hospital funds: Children of Nollywood actor John Okafor arrested

January 26, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Two of the Nigerian actor's children are alleged to have stolen money raised by fans for medical bills.

Afcon 2023: Record breakers, shocks and sackings – what we’ve learned at the tournament so far

January 26, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

After a group stage full of shocks, goals, late drama and managerial departures, here's what we've learned so far from Afcon 2023.

Kenya court blocks police deployment to Haiti

January 26, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Kenya had offered to lead a multinational force to tackle gang violence in the Caribbean country.

Court blow for Ruto over controversial Kenya housing tax

January 26, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

President Ruto's government loses its bid to overturn a block on the controversial 1.5% housing levy.

Africa’s week in pictures: 19-25 January 2024

January 26, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Gaza war: ICJ to rule on call for Israel to stop military action

January 26, 2024 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The ICJ could order Israel to stop military action, in a high-profile case brought by South Africa.