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Agoa Forum: Has the US trade pact benefited Africa?

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

The future of what was billed as a game-changing pact between Africa and the US is in the balance.

Henrietta Rushwaya: Zimbabwe president’s niece convicted of gold-smuggling

November 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Henrietta Rushwaya was caught with 6kg of gold while passing through airport security on her way to Dubai.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Rassie van der Dussen & Quinton de Kock star as South Africa thrash New Zealand

November 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa are on the brink of clinching a World Cup semi-final berth after crushing New Zealand by 190 runs.

Germany asks forgiveness for Tanzania colonial crimes

November 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

German forces killed almost 300,000 people during the Maji Maji rebellion in the early 1900s.

Dancing Queen! Camilla in Kenya animal sanctuary visit

November 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Queen joined a traditional dance in Nairobi and stopped to feed orphaned elephants.

Israel-Gaza war: Three reasons Egypt tightly controls the Rafah crossing

November 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Rafah crossing with Gaza has been open and shut frequently over the years. Why is it so contentious for Egypt?

Uganda court fines US couple $28,000 for child cruelty

November 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The couple had faced life in prison on charges of torture but agreed to a plea bargain.

Asamoah Gyan: Former Ghana captain must pay compensation to ex-wife after divorce case

November 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan must pay compensation to his ex-wife after a court ruled on their divorce case.

Zimbabwe’s cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages

November 1, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Wheelbarrows are carted around in search of community centres and churches willing to share water.

King Charles says ‘no excuse’ for Kenya colonial violence

October 31, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

King Charles acknowledged the "wrongdoings" of the colonial era during his state visit to Kenya.