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End Sars protests: Osun governor escapes ‘assassination attempt’

October 18, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The governor had joined the anti-police brutality protesters when a group of people opened fire.

Egypt releases satirical blogger Shadi Abu Zeid

October 18, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The activist is reunited with his family after spending 29 months in jail for spreading "fake news".

Guinea elections: Alpha Condé takes on Cellou Dalein Diallo again

October 18, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A divisive new constitution allows Alpha Condé to stand again, amid political and ethnic tensions.

‘I hugged the man who murdered my father’

October 18, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Candice Mama's father was killed by a man nicknamed "Prime Evil", yet the only way she could find peace was to forgive him.

African Champions League: Ahly beat Wydad

October 17, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Egypt's Al Ahly seize a big advantage in the African Champions League semi-final with a 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in the first leg in Morocco.

Omar Bashir: ICC delegation begins talks in Sudan over former leader

October 17, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The International Criminal Court accuses ousted President Omar al-Bashir of genocide and war crimes.

Peres Jepchirchir breaks women’s half-marathon world record

October 17, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir breaks her own world record for a women-only half marathon in Gdynia, Poland.

End Sars: Sports stars join protest against police brutality

October 17, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Sports men and women from around the world have been lending their support in the protest looking to end police brutality in Nigeria.

End Sars: How Nigeria’s anti-police brutality protests went global

October 17, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Why did Nigerian protests against police brutality gain international attention and support?

Guinea elections: Campaigning during Covid-19

October 16, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Candidates and their supporters in Guinea's presidential election have had to campaign during Covid-19.