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Miners experiment with hydrogen to power giant trucks

December 21, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Anglo American is testing a hydrogen-powered giant truck in a bid to make its business greener.

Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV

December 21, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity.

Gabon youth coach arrested after male rape claims which he denies

December 20, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Patrick Eyi, a former Gabon U17 coach, is arrested after claims of sexual abuse against him, which he denies.

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Leading Egyptian activist jailed for five years

December 20, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Alaa Abdel Fattah is convicted of spreading false news after a trial called a sham by rights groups.

Nigerian soldier arrested for accepting marriage proposal

December 20, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria's army says a female soldier breached its policy by "indulging in romance while in uniform".

Afcon 2021: Nigeria’s striker woes continue with Paul Onuachu a doubt for tournament

December 20, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria are hit by another injury to a key striker, with Belgium-based Paul Onuachu a major doubt for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Cricket South Africa to probe racism claims against former captain Smith and head coach Boucher

December 20, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Cricket South Africa will formally investigate allegations of discrimination and racism against director of cricket Graeme Smith and head coach Mark Boucher.

Nigeria: How chess has helped Adeoye Fawaz get off Lagos streets

December 20, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nineteen-year-old Adeoye Fawaz is the 2021 champion of the Chess In Slums tournament in Lagos.

Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in government hands

December 20, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches.

Algeria and a question of identity: Who counts as African?

December 20, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

North Africans love the Cup of Nation but for some, their African identity is open to question.