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Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa

August 18, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The health body says it has found counterfeit versions of the Indian-made Covishield vaccine.

How latte art in South Africa led to a job from hell in Oman

August 18, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A South African barista was offered a dream opportunity in Oman but unknowingly signed away his freedoms.

Africa Cup of Nations: Draw made for delayed 2021 event in Cameroon

August 17, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Holders Algeria face former winners Ivory Coast in group stage of next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after Tuesday's draw

Taliban takeover: Uganda to take in 2,000 Afghan refugees

August 17, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Two-thousand Afghans will be taken in following a request from the US, the refugee minister says.

Africa Cup of Nations: Holders Algeria among teams to avoid in Tuesday’s draw

August 17, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The draw for the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations takes place in Cameroon on Tuesday with holders Algeria among the teams to avoid.

Uganda anti-pornography law dropped after backlash

August 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Legislation branded the "anti-miniskirt" law is annulled by Uganda's Constitutional Court.

Hakainde Hichilema: The Zambian ‘cattle boy’ who became president

August 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

After six attempts, Hakainde Hichilema has finally become president of Zambia.

Zambia elections: Hakainde Hichilema supporters celebrate victory

August 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

People take to the streets following Hakainde Hichilema's landslide victory in Zambia's presidential elections.

Zambia election: Hakainde Hichilema beats President Edgar Lungu

August 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Hakainde Hichilema wins a landslide at his sixth attempt, as President Edgar Lungu accepts defeat.

Nigeria’s Kano state moves to ban mannequin heads on Islamic grounds

August 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Islamic police in Kano, Nigeria, say shop dummies with heads symbolise "idolatry" and are banned.