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Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free

September 7, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ali Bongo has been under house arrest since the military seized power last week.

Salif Keita: How Mali’s ‘Black Panther’ became a pioneering icon

September 7, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Mali's Momo Sissoko, the nephew of the late Salif Keita, pays tribute to the first African Footballer of the Year.

Africa proposes global carbon taxes to fight climate change

September 6, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Despite suffering some of the worst impacts of climate change, the continent only gets 12% of financing.

Election tribunal rejects Nigeria presidential election challenge

September 6, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

President Bola Tinubu's opponents failed to prove allegations of rigging, the court rules.

Rugby World Cup 2023: Siya Kolisi is South Africa’s ‘symbol of hope’ – Mtawarira

September 6, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira says captain Siya Kolisi transcends the sport ahead of the Springboks' Rugby World Cup title defence.

Kenyan baby stealer convicted after BBC expose

September 6, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Hospital worker Fred Leparan attempted to sell a baby boy to an undercover BBC reporter.

DR Congo’s deadly anti-UN protest: Soldiers go on trial in Goma

September 6, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

More than 40 people were killed after troops opened fire on protesters in Goma last week.

Kenya’s Lake Baringo: Surviving hippo and crocodile attacks

September 6, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Residents say that with Lake Baringo getting bigger they are at greater risk of attack.

Conservationist group African Parks to free 2,000 rhinos from South Africa farm

September 5, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

African Parks plans a decade-long rewilding project to help preserve a near-threatened subspecies.

Litigation likely as Caf cancels biggest TV broadcast deal

September 5, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

African football body Caf looks set for another costly legal process after cancelling its current biggest broadcast deal with Qatari media group beIN.