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DR Congo colonel sentenced to death over anti-UN protest killings

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

More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.

Seychelles opposition leader Patrick Herminie charged with witchcraft

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

Patrick Herminie denies the allegations, saying the case is a "political show" to taint his image.

Samuel Eto’o: Lawyers for Cameroon FA president say he has not been notified of legal proceedings against him

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

Lawyers representing Cameroonian Football Federation president Samuel Eto'o issue a statement denying he has been notified of legal proceedings against him.

Niger attack: Jihadists kill dozen of soldiers in deadliest raid since coup

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

Killings by militant Islamists have intensified since the military seized power in July.

Dr Denis Mukwege: Nobel Prize-winner to contest DR Congo presidency

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

Celebrated doctor Denis Mukwege won over the world - now his sights are set on leadership back home.

New, cheap malaria vaccine backed by WHO

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

Deals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease.

Kenya to ban private children’s homes over trafficking fears – Florence Bore

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

All privately owned orphanages and children's homes will be abolished, the social protection minister says.

Victor Osimhen: Mina Rzouki says it’s time Napoli gave back to the men who wrote their history

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

It's time Napoli realises the importance of relationships and how to give back to the men who wrote their history, writes BBC Sport columnist Mina Rzouki.

Egypt fire: Health ministry confirms 38 people injured

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

Twenty four people have been treated for smoke inhalation, along with two being treated for burns.

‘Huge’ fire breaks out at police facility in Egypt

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

Videos are being shared across social media of the blaze which local media says has injured more than 20 people.