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Victor Osimhen: Nigeria striker can reach ‘highest stage’, says Emmanuel Amuneke

November 3, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

More should be expected from Victor Osimhen after the Nigeria striker came eighth in the Ballon d'Or, says Emmanuel Amuneke.

Women’s African Champions League: Debutants eye glory in Ivory Coast

November 3, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

There will be five new clubs in the Women's African Champions League this year aiming to topple holders AS FAR in Ivory Coast.

Nigeria’s House of Representatives reject plan to buy presidential yacht

November 2, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A senior lawmaker announced the decision after a public outcry over plans to spend $6m on the yacht.

Tanzanian student in Israel: ‘Shift change saved me, but my friends are Hamas hostages’

November 2, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A Tanzanian student tells the BBC how a timetable change stopped him being taken hostage with his friends.

Nigeria Labour Congress leader Joe Ajaero detained and assaulted – union

November 2, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Police inflicted "big blows to the head" of Joe Ajaero and detained him, trade union officials say.

South Africa’s rugby team begin World Cup victory tour

November 2, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africans remain in celebration mode as their rugby team embarks on a four-day tour.

Boko Haram kills 37 in Nigeria’s Yobe state – police

November 2, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Mourners attending the burial of villagers shot dead by jihadists are killed in their vehicle, police say.

Edgar Lungu: Zambian ex-president stripped of retirement benefits

November 2, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Edgar Lungu's return to politics means he loses perks such as state protection, cars and a house.

Tigray peace deal war anniversary: Humanitarian situation is ‘dire’

November 2, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

It is a year since a peace deal was agreed to end the bloody conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.

Seychelles ‘secrecy factory’ exploiting UK loophole

November 2, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Seychelles company linked to Putin’s inner circle exploited UK loophole for hundreds of firms, BBC finds.