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Cameroon’s Eto’o, the pride of AFCON host city Douala
Eto’o ended his career as one of the greatest African footballers but it was in Douala that he first made his name.
Published On 28 Jan 2022
Coup leader puts Burkina Faso on war footing as ECOWAS to confer
Meeting comes hours after new military ruler addresses nation for first time since overthrowing President Roch Kabore.
Published On 28 Jan 2022
Denmark pulls troops from Mali as military gov’t swipes at France
Decision comes amid tensions after countries sanctioned Mali for failing to organise elections following two coups.
Published On 27 Jan 2022
Dozens dead from Tropical Storm Ana in southern Africa
At least 70 killed in storm that struck Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi as authorities scramble to repair damages.
Published On 27 Jan 2022

The fight to return looted colonial-era artefacts from Europe’s museums back to Africa.

Ruling military in Burkina Faso warns ex-ministers not to leave country during talks over potential return to democracy.

Prime Minister Abiy’s initiative can put Ethiopia back on the path to sustainable peace and prosperity.

The Abiy administration is not ready or willing to negotiate a deal that can bring sustainable peace to the country.

With treatment options for long COVID still limited, we look at whether being vaccinated offers protection against it.

President Kabore was deposed amid anger over violence, but analysts say the military coup could unleash more insecurity.

Cameroonians grieve after eight were killed and dozens injured in a stampede before an African Cup of Nations match.

The West African bloc’s session is set for Friday to discuss the third military coup in the region in 19 months.

Former president began battle to eradicate disease in 1986 then affecting 3.5 million of the world’s most vulnerable.

Gentil Karabukala, civil society head of Kisigari near Nyesisi, said that 29 soldiers were killed in the attack.

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