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Gebrselassie ‘heartbreak’ over coronavirus impact

March 12, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie on the impact on competitors of sports events being cancelled.

Guinea Bissau: A deadly mix of guns, cocaine and cashew nuts

March 12, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Guinea-Bissau, which has a long history of coups, briefly had two presidents following disputed elections.

Ethiopia’s Ambo city: ‘From freedom to repression under Abiy Ahmed’

March 12, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed hailed Ambo as "our New York", but now residents complain of police brutality.

Benin company harvesting plants that could soak up oil spills

March 12, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A company in Benin harvests water hyacinths which can be used to soak up oil.

Caf to maintain schedule amidst coronavirus pandemic

March 11, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

African football body Caf is to maintain the schedule of all its competitions amidst the outbreak of coronavirus, which was labelled a pandemic on Wednesday.

Fifa Congress in Ethiopia delayed over coronavirus

March 11, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Football's world governing body Fifa postpones its Congress, scheduled to take place in June, in Ethiopia by three months owing to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Lockerbie bombing: Megrahi appeal bid allowed

March 11, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A review decides that Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's conviction can be taken to a fresh appeal.

Formule E keen to expand operations in Africa

March 11, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Formula E is seeking to expand its operations in Africa, both regarding the number of races and drivers, says the sport's founder Alejandro Agag.

Formule E keen to expand operations in Africa

March 11, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Formula E is seeking to expand its operations in Africa, both regarding the number of races and drivers, says the sport's founder Alejandro Agag.

Blasian dating in South Africa: ‘Will my Asian family accept my black boyfriend?’

March 11, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Blasian - black and Asian - couples now exist in South Africa... but they don't always have an easy time.