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Komfo Anokye kola tree: Man denies chopping down 300-year-old tree in Ghana

November 10, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ghanaians online are outraged over the incident, which sparked a police manhunt.

Nathan Tella: Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro set to hand Bayer Leverkusen winger debut

November 10, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nathan Tella says it would be "a dream come true" to make his debut for Nigeria in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

Malawi kwacha: 44% drop in value against US dollar sparks unease

November 9, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The 44% fall in the kwacha's value will make imports dearer but some argue it was long overdue.

Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felled

November 9, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest.

Harare mayor Ian Makone latest target in Zimbabwe opposition CCC row

November 9, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Mayor Ian Makone faces the sack in a wrangle that has already seen the ousting of 15 MPs.

Kenya’s Ogiek people being evicted for carbon credits – lawyers

November 9, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Leaders of the Ogiek community say armed forest rangers are "pulling down houses with axes and hammers".

Kenya replacement ID cards: High Court blocks new charge

November 9, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The overnight introduction of a charge for national ID cards amid a cost-of living crisis led to an outcry.

Lalibela fighting: Amhara Fano militia and Ethiopian army clash in historic town

November 8, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Lalibela is home to famous 13th Century churches that are registered as Unesco world heritage sites.

Sudan conflict: Thousands flee fresh ethnic killings in Darfur

November 8, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Witnesses accused the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of targeting and killing non-Arabs.

Israel-Gaza conflict: Mohamed Salah’s social media post “an example” for sport

November 8, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is praised for the tone of his statement on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.