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Dr Matthew Lani: TikTok star arrested in South Africa

October 30, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Matthew Lani garnered thousands of followers by sharing medical advice and selling medication online.

Tanzanian students taken hostage by Hamas in Gaza named

October 30, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The two students were taken from a kibbutz where they were on an agriculture internship.

Kenya’s school floggings: The children suffering from a hidden epidemic

October 30, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

BBC Africa Eye investigates an increase in severe and sometimes deadly beatings at Kenyan schools.

Kenya to become visa-free to African visitors

October 29, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

President William Ruto decries travel restrictions on the continent saying they inhibit commerce.

Edgar Lungu: Ex-Zambia president makes political comeback

October 29, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Edgar Lungu is aiming to capitalise on growing discontent with his successor, Hakainde Hichilema.

Celebrating Springboks bring hope to a troubled nation

October 29, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

As South Africa faces economic troubles the Rugby World Cup success is a welcome distraction.

Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa beat New Zealand – how Springboks went back-to-back

October 29, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

For South Africa, a country short on good news stories, losing the Rugby World Cup final and letting down 62m people was unthinkable.

Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou: British heavyweight claims controversial split decision win over ex-UFC fighter

October 29, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury claims a controversial split decision victory against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

The Tanzanians searching for their grandfathers’ skulls in Germany

October 29, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Descendants of 19 men hanged 123 years ago have spent decades searching for their remains.

New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Springboks win record fourth Rugby World Cup title

October 28, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris.