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Nigerian separatist Nnamdi Kanu’s Facebook account removed for hate speech

February 4, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nnamdi Kanu was accused of hate speech after he posted video of a militia attack on herders.

Why is it so hard to hold elections in Somalia?

February 4, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's term ends on 8 February - but a new leader cannot be elected without parliamentary elections, which have been delayed.

Dominic Ongwen convicted of war crimes for Uganda’s LRA rebels

February 4, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Dominic Ongwen was abducted as a child and had argued that he was a victim, not a perpetrator.

Dominic Ongwen – from child abductee to LRA rebel commander

February 4, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

He was abducted as a child by Uganda's LRA rebels, turning into one of its most ruthless fighters.

CHAN: Holders Morocco through to meet Mali in final

February 3, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Holders Morocco will defend their title against Mali in Sunday's final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon.

Club World Cup: Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane takes Leicester inspiration

February 3, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane is taking inspiration from Leicester City as he bids to win the Club World Cup in Qatar.

Amad Diallo: Is the Manchester United youngster the next Samuel Eto’o?

February 3, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

New Manchester United signing Ivory Coast-born Amad Diallo is compared to African and Cameroon great Samuel Eto'o.

Liberia war crimes: Rebel commander goes on trial in Finland

February 3, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Gibril Ealoghima Massaquoi denies murder, rape and recruiting child soldiers.

Cape cormorants: Caring for South Africa’s chicks abandoned in wild

February 3, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Rescuers in South Africa come to the aid of hundreds of baby birds abandoned by their parents.

Tigray crisis: Ethiopia region at risk of huge ‘humanitarian disaster’

February 2, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Opposition parties in the conflict-hit Ethiopian region urge the international community to intervene.