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How do voters in Suffolk view Brexit five years on?
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, from the governing Swapo party, has been elected Namibia's first female president after a disputed election.
The electoral commission said she had won more than 57% of the votes cast. Her closest rival Panduleni Itula got 26%.
https://t.co/LPYsGu4q5yNetumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, from the governing Swapo party, has been elected Namibia's first female president after a disputed election. The electoral commission said she had won more than 57% of the votes cast. Her closest rival Panduleni Itula got 26%. https://t.co/LPYsGu4q5y
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Rema's global smash hit 'Calm Down' and Ayra Starr's Grammy nominated hit 'Rush' combined have surpassed over 2 billion streams and they also share something else - the mastermind behind them is Afrobeats producer Andre Vibez.
https://bbc.in/3OvbiLv
Rema's global smash hit 'Calm Down' and Ayra Starr's Grammy nominated hit 'Rush' combined have surpassed over 2 billion streams and they also share something else - the mastermind behind them is Afrobeats producer Andre Vibez. https://bbc.in/3OvbiLv
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Eritrean residents in Ethiopia's capital have reported widespread arrests among their community, sparking fear among refugees and asylum seekers who fled their homes in search of a better life.
https://t.co/7BN28f50utEritrean residents in Ethiopia's capital have reported widespread arrests among their community, sparking fear among refugees and asylum seekers who fled their homes in search of a better life. https://t.co/7BN28f50ut
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Sudan's 'invisible crisis': Mahmoud, a spirited teenager was orphaned and displaced twice by war. He is one of nearly five million Sudanese children enduring the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
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https://t.co/H1U9rrJhVCSudan's 'invisible crisis': Mahmoud, a spirited teenager was orphaned and displaced twice by war. He is one of nearly five million Sudanese children enduring the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Read more https://t.co/H1U9rrJhVC
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Russia's Africa propaganda warrior Maxim Shugalei has played a significant role in the expansion of their influence in parts of Africa.
Earlier this month, he was freed from detention and sent home from Chad, after his arrest on unexplained charges.
https://t.co/gomqxwciVDRussia's Africa propaganda warrior Maxim Shugalei has played a significant role in the expansion of their influence in parts of Africa. Earlier this month, he was freed from detention and sent home from Chad, after his arrest on unexplained charges. https://t.co/gomqxwciVD
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Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, was the first runner-up in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant held in Mexico City early this Sunday, but the crown was won by Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig.Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, was the first runner-up in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant held in Mexico City early this Sunday, but the crown was won by Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig.·80K Views
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Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is back in the spotlight this week as new questions emerge about her eligibility to compete in the women’s event at Paris 2024.
https://t.co/7HzobJkD7HOlympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is back in the spotlight this week as new questions emerge about her eligibility to compete in the women’s event at Paris 2024. https://t.co/7HzobJkD7H
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Trade, aid, security... What does Trump's win mean for Africa?
During his first stint critics accused him of dismissing Africa, after he cut some funding, curbed immigration and reportedly referred to some of its nations as "sh*thole countries".
https://t.co/8XvdWycrLw
Trade, aid, security... What does Trump's win mean for Africa? During his first stint critics accused him of dismissing Africa, after he cut some funding, curbed immigration and reportedly referred to some of its nations as "sh*thole countries". https://t.co/8XvdWycrLw
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'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
https://t.co/njRKLXdQEk'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster https://t.co/njRKLXdQEk
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Former Liverpool boss Klopp takes Red Bull role https://t.co/0sJXCJ6WLi
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A revolutionary social Media Networking Platform Giant. That aims to replica WeChat in Africa.
https://www.megaSocial.netA revolutionary social Media Networking Platform Giant. That aims to replica WeChat in Africa. https://www.megaSocial.net
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South African police have arrested three people in connection with the massacre of 18 relatives that took place in a remote town last week following a manhunt, the police say.
https://t.co/BJYaUsN9fqSouth African police have arrested three people in connection with the massacre of 18 relatives that took place in a remote town last week following a manhunt, the police say. https://t.co/BJYaUsN9fq
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In 1989, South Africa became the first, and only country to make and then dismantle nuclear weapons.
André Buys was plant manager and systems engineer at the secret facility and was involved in making the weapons.
He recalls working at Kentron Circle
https://t.co/LE9n6RWaV7In 1989, South Africa became the first, and only country to make and then dismantle nuclear weapons. André Buys was plant manager and systems engineer at the secret facility and was involved in making the weapons. He recalls working at Kentron Circle ⤵️ https://t.co/LE9n6RWaV7
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Dozens of people are feared dead after a boat ferrying more than 300 passengers capsized in north-central Nigeria.
Around 60 dead bodies have been recovered, according to a local council chairman, and 150 people had been rescued alive so far.
https://t.co/8qXCTxOFpPDozens of people are feared dead after a boat ferrying more than 300 passengers capsized in north-central Nigeria. Around 60 dead bodies have been recovered, according to a local council chairman, and 150 people had been rescued alive so far. https://t.co/8qXCTxOFpP
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“I'm a British Nigerian and seeing black players and African players represented in British football is important to me”
How Premier League club Arsenal has forged a deep connection with Black culture and identity, going far beyond sport.
https://t.co/epZn79jd3e
“I'm a British Nigerian and seeing black players and African players represented in British football is important to me” How Premier League club Arsenal has forged a deep connection with Black culture and identity, going far beyond sport. https://t.co/epZn79jd3e
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Gavi's CEO Sania Nishtar says, the current outbreak of Mpox could be under control by the end of this year. Immunisation campaigns are set to start on the 2nd of October in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the virus has killed over 700 people out of 20,000 reported cases.
Gavi's CEO Sania Nishtar says, the current outbreak of Mpox could be under control by the end of this year. Immunisation campaigns are set to start on the 2nd of October in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the virus has killed over 700 people out of 20,000 reported cases.
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Ballon d’Or: South Africa captain Ronwen Williams, nominated for the Lev Yashin award, hopes his recognition as one of the world's best goalkeepers will inspire his fellow South Africans to aim higher in football.Ballon d’Or: South Africa captain Ronwen Williams, nominated for the Lev Yashin award, hopes his recognition as one of the world's best goalkeepers will inspire his fellow South Africans to aim higher in football.1
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"'Rape me, not my daughter."
Civil war has raged in Sudan since April 2023, with sexual violence having become a defining characteristic of the conflict.
The BBC has heard from survivors of sexual violence.
https://t.co/28tiDF6aNb"'Rape me, not my daughter." Civil war has raged in Sudan since April 2023, with sexual violence having become a defining characteristic of the conflict. The BBC has heard from survivors of sexual violence. https://t.co/28tiDF6aNb
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According to scientists, self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery.
Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas and used by local human healers.
One showed promise in fighting superbugs. #BBCAfrica
https://t.co/A8belAwTJcAccording to scientists, self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery. 🦍 Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas and used by local human healers. One showed promise in fighting superbugs. #BBCAfrica https://t.co/A8belAwTJc
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A military alliance between Somalia and Egypt is ruffling feathers in the fragile Horn of Africa, upsetting Ethiopia in particular - and there are worries the fallout could become more than a war of words.
https://t.co/uXTCLYAWsHA military alliance between Somalia and Egypt is ruffling feathers in the fragile Horn of Africa, upsetting Ethiopia in particular - and there are worries the fallout could become more than a war of words. https://t.co/uXTCLYAWsH
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Online taxi firm Bolt has restricted "inter-country" requests between Nigeria and South Africa after the two countries' social media rivalry reached an all-time high - or low - with people booking and then cancelling rides in the other nation as a prank.
https://t.co/uR2hG4eX4pOnline taxi firm Bolt has restricted "inter-country" requests between Nigeria and South Africa after the two countries' social media rivalry reached an all-time high - or low - with people booking and then cancelling rides in the other nation as a prank. https://t.co/uR2hG4eX4p
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"I trekked the desert for a month. I was without water or food for a whole week"
It’s a migration story that’s little reported –but the number of people travelling through the Horn of Africa to the Arabian peninsula has risen up to 40% in the last year, according to the IOM."I trekked the desert for a month. I was without water or food for a whole week" It’s a migration story that’s little reported –but the number of people travelling through the Horn of Africa to the Arabian peninsula has risen up to 40% in the last year, according to the IOM.1
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Gabon's interim President, Gen Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a coup a year ago has barred members of his transitional government from holidaying abroad.
https://bbc.in/4dMEY16🇬🇦 Gabon's interim President, Gen Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a coup a year ago has barred members of his transitional government from holidaying abroad. https://bbc.in/4dMEY16
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A book donation scheme, launched by the UK's University of Bath, has been extended to more universities in Africa.
Textbooks are already sent to Nigeria through the Readcycle Bath project, and now universities in Kenya will benefit too.
✍🏼 https://bbc.in/4fYkxjQA book donation scheme, launched by the UK's University of Bath, has been extended to more universities in Africa. Textbooks are already sent to Nigeria through the Readcycle Bath project, and now universities in Kenya will benefit too. 📚 ✍🏼 https://bbc.in/4fYkxjQ
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Weeks after the much anticipated deployment of Kenya's police to Haiti, many Haitians seem frustrated and disillusioned that the force has not moved more quickly and decisively against the country's violent gangs, their bosses and their known hideouts.
https://t.co/IS4Bn5rjIpWeeks after the much anticipated deployment of Kenya's police to Haiti, many Haitians seem frustrated and disillusioned that the force has not moved more quickly and decisively against the country's violent gangs, their bosses and their known hideouts. https://t.co/IS4Bn5rjIp
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Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tolaclinched the first Olympic gold for this country at #Paris2024, following an utterly dominant display at the men’s marathon.
He crossed the line in an Olympic record time of 2:06.26.🇪🇹 Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola🏅clinched the first Olympic gold for this country at #Paris2024, following an utterly dominant display at the men’s marathon. He crossed the line in an Olympic record time of 2:06.26.
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Heavy rains have caused a landslide at a huge rubbish dump site in the Ugandan capital city, Kampala, burying homes, people and livestock.
Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.
Read more: https://bbc.in/4fKpg8HHeavy rains have caused a landslide at a huge rubbish dump site in the Ugandan capital city, Kampala, burying homes, people and livestock. Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors. Read more: https://bbc.in/4fKpg8H
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Letsile, the legend!
Botswana's Tebogo is the first African to ever win gold in the men's Olympic 200 metres.
https://t.co/B8StAIPW2BLetsile, the legend! 🇧🇼 Botswana's Tebogo is the first African to ever win gold in the men's Olympic 200 metres.🏅 https://t.co/B8StAIPW2B
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Multi-award-winning South African actress Connie Chiume has died.
She starred in the 2018 Black Panther film, as Zawavari – a member of the Wakandan Tribal Council, and also appeared in the 2022 sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
She was 72.Multi-award-winning South African actress Connie Chiume has died. She starred in the 2018 Black Panther film, as Zawavari – a member of the Wakandan Tribal Council, and also appeared in the 2022 sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She was 72.
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‘There’s no hope to stay here at all.’
Originally from Sudan, Mohammed Idris has made Belfast, in Northern Ireland, his home.
After his café was set on fire in the anti-immigrant violence that has hit the UK, it all changed for him.‘There’s no hope to stay here at all.’ Originally from Sudan, Mohammed Idris has made Belfast, in Northern Ireland, his home. After his café was set on fire in the anti-immigrant violence that has hit the UK, it all changed for him.·100K Views ·386 Views -
After years of frequent power cuts known as loadshedding, South Africa has just passed more than 100 days without interruptions to the electricity supply.
What has changed?
https://t.co/S13yWQzPX4After years of frequent power cuts known as loadshedding, South Africa has just passed more than 100 days without interruptions to the electricity supply. What has changed? https://t.co/S13yWQzPX4
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Historic win for Africa! Algeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes the first African gymnast to secure an Olympic medal, taking gold with a stunning routine on the asymmetric bars at the Paris Games.
#Paris2024
https://bbc.in/3SDQhAK🎉 Historic win for Africa! Algeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes the first African gymnast to secure an Olympic medal, taking gold with a stunning routine on the asymmetric bars at the Paris Games. #Paris2024 https://bbc.in/3SDQhAK
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Mali says it is cutting diplomatic relations with Ukraine.
It accuses the country of helping to plan an ambush on Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries fighting alongside them against rebels near the Algerian border.
https://t.co/U3f7AF1SlEMali says it is cutting diplomatic relations with Ukraine. It accuses the country of helping to plan an ambush on Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries fighting alongside them against rebels near the Algerian border. https://t.co/U3f7AF1SlE
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I want to apologise to Khelif - Italian boxer Carini
https://t.co/WIEwFwxlbCI want to apologise to Khelif - Italian boxer Carini https://t.co/WIEwFwxlbC
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Protesters have taken to the streets in Nigeria, marking the start of what they called #10daysofrage to protest high living costs and "poor governance".Protesters have taken to the streets in Nigeria, marking the start of what they called #10daysofrage to protest high living costs and "poor governance".
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The civil war is pushing a camp housing about 500,000 displaced people in Sudan's city of el-Fasher into famine.
Food security experts say that the 16-month conflict and restrictions on aid deliveries were to blame.
https://t.co/twsiqw98p8The civil war is pushing a camp housing about 500,000 displaced people in Sudan's city of el-Fasher into famine. Food security experts say that the 16-month conflict and restrictions on aid deliveries were to blame. https://t.co/twsiqw98p8
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'I used to give away food, now I'm being assisted with food.'
In northern Nigeria, 4.4 million children under five are acutely malnourished, more than double last year’s figure according to the World Food Programme.
The BBC’s Miss Deeynah met with affected families in Katsina.'I used to give away food, now I'm being assisted with food.' In northern Nigeria, 4.4 million children under five are acutely malnourished, more than double last year’s figure according to the World Food Programme. The BBC’s Miss Deeynah met with affected families in Katsina.3
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A drought, crop failure and growing insecurity are leading to a humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
The BBC had exclusive access to the worst affected areas and analysed satellite image that revelead the scale of the emergency.
https://t.co/nG8ZAHcAADA drought, crop failure and growing insecurity are leading to a humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region. The BBC had exclusive access to the worst affected areas and analysed satellite image that revelead the scale of the emergency. https://t.co/nG8ZAHcAAD
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At least nine people have died during a live concert in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa.
It happend during a performance of a gospel singer and pastor. Photos show scenes of overcrowding at the 80,000-seater Martyrs Stadium.
https://t.co/eyQlrovEgpAt least nine people have died during a live concert in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa. It happend during a performance of a gospel singer and pastor. Photos show scenes of overcrowding at the 80,000-seater Martyrs Stadium. https://t.co/eyQlrovEgp
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villages and claimed over 250 lives.
With ongoing rain and limited mechanical equipment, locals have been digging with bare hands, spades, and pickaxes, making it harder to find more victims.villages and claimed over 250 lives. With ongoing rain and limited mechanical equipment, locals have been digging with bare hands, spades, and pickaxes, making it harder to find more victims.4
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Local authorities say at least 50 people have been killed in landslides in southern Ethiopia after heavy rains in a remote mountainous area of the Gofa zone.
https://t.co/D9SvGlZuJULocal authorities say at least 50 people have been killed in landslides in southern Ethiopia after heavy rains in a remote mountainous area of the Gofa zone. https://t.co/D9SvGlZuJU
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Mark Cavendish has finished the final stage of his Tour de France career 🥹
The greatest stage winner in Tour history
#BBCCycling #TDF2024
Mark Cavendish has finished the final stage of his Tour de France career 🥹 The greatest stage winner in Tour history 🐐 #BBCCycling #TDF2024
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History maker!
Congratulations to
@GrmayeBiniam
aka the African King, for becoming the first African cyclist to win Tour de France points classification and for bringing the iconic green jersey to Eritrea.
#TDF2024🚴History maker!🚴 Congratulations to @GrmayeBiniam aka the African King, for becoming the first African cyclist to win Tour de France points classification and for bringing the iconic green jersey to 🇪🇷Eritrea. #TDF2024
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How do you teach a class with more than 100 children?
Zambia made primary and secondary education free in 2021, but teachers, like Cleopatra, are struggling to cope.
It's not only increased her class size, but pushed the school “to reduce the number of subjects” being taughtHow do you teach a class with more than 100 children? Zambia made primary and secondary education free in 2021, but teachers, like Cleopatra, are struggling to cope. It's not only increased her class size, but pushed the school “to reduce the number of subjects” being taught2
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Several people have been killed after a car bomb exploded outside a popular café packed with football fans in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.
https://t.co/w98NBU7EJNSeveral people have been killed after a car bomb exploded outside a popular café packed with football fans in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. https://t.co/w98NBU7EJN
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From Tems performing in Denmark to an independence day event in Algiers, here's a selection of the week's best photographs from across the African continent and beyondFrom Tems performing in Denmark to an independence day event in Algiers, here's a selection of the week's best photographs from across the African continent and beyond👇951
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‘If he wanted to kill you, he could do it and no-one would know. He can kill you, he can beat you, he can he can do anything to you.’
Sudanese photojournalist Mohamed Zakaria traced his 11-day dangerous trek to flee war-torn Sudan
https://bbc.in/4cwbSTq‘If he wanted to kill you, he could do it and no-one would know. He can kill you, he can beat you, he can he can do anything to you.’ Sudanese photojournalist Mohamed Zakaria traced his 11-day dangerous trek to flee war-torn Sudan https://bbc.in/4cwbSTq812
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Liberian President Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40%.
His office said he hoped to set a precedent for "responsible governance" and demonstrate "solidarity" with Liberians.
https://t.co/kGuKjPTl9FLiberian President Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40%. His office said he hoped to set a precedent for "responsible governance" and demonstrate "solidarity" with Liberians. https://t.co/kGuKjPTl9F
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Coastguards in Mauritania have recovered 89 bodies of migrants from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday.
Nine people - including a five-year-old girl - were rescued, but dozens more are missing.
https://t.co/CxEyXbJoFsCoastguards in Mauritania have recovered 89 bodies of migrants from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Nine people - including a five-year-old girl - were rescued, but dozens more are missing. https://t.co/CxEyXbJoFs
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“I love challenges, I love to feel alive.”
Nigerian-born Udoh Ebaide Joy recently completed an epic motorbike journey covering over 9,000km through 10 countries from #Kenya to #Nigeria.
@Kasujja
finds out what inspired her on #AfricaDaily.
https://bbc.in/4crmHX3“I love challenges, I love to feel alive.” 🏍️ Nigerian-born Udoh Ebaide Joy recently completed an epic motorbike journey covering over 9,000km through 10 countries from #Kenya to #Nigeria. @Kasujja finds out what inspired her on #AfricaDaily. 🎧 https://bbc.in/4crmHX3
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Eritrea's Biniam Girmay has made history as the first black African to win a Tour de France stage.
https://bbc.in/4eKQ8EVEritrea's Biniam Girmay has made history as the first black African to win a Tour de France stage. https://bbc.in/4eKQ8EV2
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The BBC's Mercy Juma spent yesterday on the streets of Nairobi as demonstrators vowed to keep hitting the streets.
Last week President William Ruto said he would not sign into law a contentious finance bill.The BBC's Mercy Juma spent yesterday on the streets of Nairobi as demonstrators vowed to keep hitting the streets. Last week President William Ruto said he would not sign into law a contentious finance bill.2
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"I grew up in a family that struggled so much, that I’m terrified of being poor."
In the Central African Republic, a local sand diver and a Chinese construction manager strive to improve their fortunes.
Watch the #BBCAfricaEye film "Eat Bitter" here: https://bbc.in/3VMTpea"I grew up in a family that struggled so much, that I’m terrified of being poor." In the Central African Republic, a local sand diver and a Chinese construction manager strive to improve their fortunes. Watch the #BBCAfricaEye film "Eat Bitter" here: https://bbc.in/3VMTpea
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On July 4, the British public will vote in a general election. Immigration, a key issue for the next prime minister, will significantly impact Africans. But why else should you follow the UK elections? Khadidiatou Cisse explains.
#UKelectionOn July 4, the British public will vote in a general election. Immigration, a key issue for the next prime minister, will significantly impact Africans. But why else should you follow the UK elections? Khadidiatou Cisse explains. #UKelection2
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“The culprits must be made to refund the money they have fraudulently collected''
Nigeria's President Tinubu orders crackdown on 'japa' civil servants.
https://t.co/VKpc4UCPEH“The culprits must be made to refund the money they have fraudulently collected'' Nigeria's President Tinubu orders crackdown on 'japa' civil servants. https://t.co/VKpc4UCPEH
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Burundi court confirms life jail sentence for country’s former prime minister general Alain Guillaume Bunyoni.
He was convicted last December of multiple crimes including threats to the president’s life and undermining Burundi’s national economy.🇧🇮 Burundi court confirms life jail sentence for country’s former prime minister general Alain Guillaume Bunyoni. He was convicted last December of multiple crimes including threats to the president’s life and undermining Burundi’s national economy.
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When Africa Daily’s Alan Kasujja
was in Lagos last year, he learned that some parents there are using harmful products to lighten their children's skin. In some instances, parents are unintentionally lightening and damaging their children’s skin.
https://bbc.in/3XHDqk3
When Africa Daily’s Alan Kasujja was in Lagos last year, he learned that some parents there are using harmful products to lighten their children's skin. In some instances, parents are unintentionally lightening and damaging their children’s skin. 🎧 https://bbc.in/3XHDqk3
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Kenyan Okutoyi Angella
is not giving up on her dream of playing #Tennis at the #ParisOlympics.
She is appealing to the ITF after not securing the required top-400 world ranking, despite winning the delayed 2023 African Games title in March.
https://t.co/5AvOKjNuDBKenyan Okutoyi Angella 🇰🇪 is not giving up on her dream of playing #Tennis at the #ParisOlympics.🎾 She is appealing to the ITF after not securing the required top-400 world ranking, despite winning the delayed 2023 African Games title in March. https://t.co/5AvOKjNuDB
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Sierra Leone's parliament has approved the landmark Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024.
The new law criminalises marrying girls under 18 years old and offenders could face jail terms of up to 15 years.🇸🇱 Sierra Leone's parliament has approved the landmark Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024. The new law criminalises marrying girls under 18 years old and offenders could face jail terms of up to 15 years.
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“My dreams are big.”
From a solar panel to a sanitary pads, these fully equipped waterproof bags are helping keep girls in school and address period poverty.
Ugandan entrepreneur
@jamila_mayanja
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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say that a new strain of the mpox virus, spreading quickly along the eastern border, is "incredibly worrying".
https://t.co/gIEQXmf8pX🇨🇩 Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say that a new strain of the mpox virus, spreading quickly along the eastern border, is "incredibly worrying". https://t.co/gIEQXmf8pX
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Kenya is bracing itself for a series of protests this Tuesday against a controversial financial bill.
Ahead of the #Rejectfinancebill2024 protests, Kenyan doctors are setting up two stations in the capital Nairobi, on standby mode to handle any possible casualties.Kenya is bracing itself for a series of protests this Tuesday against a controversial financial bill. Ahead of the #Rejectfinancebill2024 protests, Kenyan doctors are setting up two stations in the capital Nairobi, on standby mode to handle any possible casualties.·1K Views -
“Girls are just as able and just as intelligent”
Lerato Kubushi from the African Leadership Academy says, “Science or STEM-related subjects” have historically been seen “as a male-dominated industry”.
asks how do we address this imbalance.
https://bbc.in/4b6yUyM“Girls are just as able and just as intelligent” Lerato Kubushi from the African Leadership Academy says, “Science or STEM-related subjects” have historically been seen “as a male-dominated industry”. asks how do we address this imbalance. https://bbc.in/4b6yUyM
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Top comedian-turned-politician Micheal Usi has been sworn as Malawi’s vice-president at a ceremony held in parliament in the capital, Lilongwe.
The 55-year-old replaces Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash earlier this month.
https://t.co/H878wgTJEcTop comedian-turned-politician Micheal Usi has been sworn as Malawi’s vice-president at a ceremony held in parliament in the capital, Lilongwe. The 55-year-old replaces Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash earlier this month. https://t.co/H878wgTJEc
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"It’s by the mercy of God that I survived the heat," said Nigerian Hajj pilgrim Aisha Idris.
Balancing extreme heat with religious rites was especially difficult this year, as temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius for several days and surpassed 50 on Monday."It’s by the mercy of God that I survived the heat," said Nigerian Hajj pilgrim Aisha Idris. Balancing extreme heat with religious rites was especially difficult this year, as temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius for several days and surpassed 50 on Monday.705
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Zambian authorities have killed two stray lions that caused fear in the western Zambezi region, prompting plans to close nearby schools.
The two lions, said to have escaped from the nearby Kafue National Park, killed 16 cows in a span of two weeks.
https://t.co/4atZojbqnCZambian authorities have killed two stray lions that caused fear in the western Zambezi region, prompting plans to close nearby schools. The two lions, said to have escaped from the nearby Kafue National Park, killed 16 cows in a span of two weeks. https://t.co/4atZojbqnC
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On #WorldRefugeeDay don’t forget the 117 million people #ForcedToFlee their homes.
We provide trusted media and communication to support those hit hardest amid crisis and uncertainty.
We stand #WithRefugees in times of instability and fear
https://bbc.in/3RwOYTmOn #WorldRefugeeDay don’t forget the 117 million people #ForcedToFlee their homes. We provide trusted media and communication to support those hit hardest amid crisis and uncertainty. We stand #WithRefugees in times of instability and fear 👉 https://bbc.in/3RwOYTm2K
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Disturbing footage on social media, allegedly filmed at this year’s Hajj, shows unresponsive victims on the road leading to Mecca.
Hundreds of #Hajj pilgrims are reported to have died when temperatures hit over 50C.
Warning this video contains distressing images. #BBCAfricaDisturbing footage on social media, allegedly filmed at this year’s Hajj, shows unresponsive victims on the road leading to Mecca. Hundreds of #Hajj pilgrims are reported to have died when temperatures hit over 50C. Warning this video contains distressing images. #BBCAfrica472
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It started as a display of anger on TikTok against a controversial financial bill.
Now, Kenyan youth have taken to the streets in demonstrations that are not organised by political parties, but by youngsters amred with smartphones. #financebill
https://t.co/kVlTfVR6UgIt started as a display of anger on TikTok against a controversial financial bill. Now, Kenyan youth have taken to the streets in demonstrations that are not organised by political parties, but by youngsters amred with smartphones. #financebill https://t.co/kVlTfVR6Ug
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Nigerian travel vlogger Tayo Aina has journeyed across the world documenting the good, the bad, and the colourful for his thousands of followers on YouTube.
Find out his top tips for travel, favourite hidden gems, and his most embarrassing travel experience.Nigerian travel vlogger Tayo Aina has journeyed across the world documenting the good, the bad, and the colourful for his thousands of followers on YouTube. Find out his top tips for travel, favourite hidden gems, and his most embarrassing travel experience.536
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Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur has said that she would not be participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics due to an injury.
https://bbc.in/4b877hlTunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur has said that she would not be participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics due to an injury. https://bbc.in/4b877hl
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Rema’s 'Calm Down' has become the first Afrobeats song in history to earn over one billion on-demand streams in the US.
https://t.co/UKXiWVByxmRema’s 'Calm Down' has become the first Afrobeats song in history to earn over one billion on-demand streams in the US. https://t.co/UKXiWVByxm
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"They threw me zip-tied in the middle of the sea. They wanted me to die." The accusations made by a Somali man are one of those that led to a BBC investigation that found that the Greek coastguard led to deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean.
https://t.co/AxzDVjC7Qw"They threw me zip-tied in the middle of the sea. They wanted me to die." The accusations made by a Somali man are one of those that led to a BBC investigation that found that the Greek coastguard led to deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean. https://t.co/AxzDVjC7Qw
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Kenyan farmer Jusper Machogu might come across as a young farmer showcasing rural life on social media.
But since he began posting debunked theories about climate change, he has boosted his social profile and received thousands of dollars in donations.
https://t.co/oKlkaxytKQKenyan farmer Jusper Machogu might come across as a young farmer showcasing rural life on social media. But since he began posting debunked theories about climate change, he has boosted his social profile and received thousands of dollars in donations. https://t.co/oKlkaxytKQ
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Residents of Ongata Rongai, a suburb in the Kenyan capital Nairobi have recently had to be on their guard after a number of lions have been sighted roaming their neighbourhood.
So why are wildlife animals roaming residential area?
https://bbc.in/3RryQTaResidents of Ongata Rongai, a suburb in the Kenyan capital Nairobi have recently had to be on their guard after a number of lions have been sighted roaming their neighbourhood. So why are wildlife animals roaming residential area? 🎧 https://bbc.in/3RryQTa
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'I have slaughtered a ram every year starting from 1976 but this year I can't.'
Like many of the roughly 100 million Muslims in Nigeria, Mallam Kabiru Tudun Wada is not celebrating Eid al-Adha as Nigeria undergoes its worst crisis in a generation.
https://t.co/QpOtni8SF7'I have slaughtered a ram every year starting from 1976 but this year I can't.' Like many of the roughly 100 million Muslims in Nigeria, Mallam Kabiru Tudun Wada is not celebrating Eid al-Adha as Nigeria undergoes its worst crisis in a generation. https://t.co/QpOtni8SF7
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Ghana's state-owned electricity company has announced a three-week interruption in power supply due to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria.
https://t.co/RRoUQEz0XjGhana's state-owned electricity company has announced a three-week interruption in power supply due to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria. https://t.co/RRoUQEz0Xj
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Now close to turning 95, James Barnor, the legendary Ghana photographer, has seen it all.
He's captured iconic images of his country throughout different generations in vivid images.
More here : https://bbc.in/3Xo94DkNow close to turning 95, James Barnor, the legendary Ghana photographer, has seen it all. He's captured iconic images of his country throughout different generations in vivid images. More here 📸: https://bbc.in/3Xo94Dk
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A Kenyan magistrate has been shot and injured by a senior police officer during an open court session in the capital, Nairobi.
The officer is said to have been angered by a court ruling against his wife.
https://t.co/bOfzMHJ7gqA Kenyan magistrate has been shot and injured by a senior police officer during an open court session in the capital, Nairobi. The officer is said to have been angered by a court ruling against his wife. https://t.co/bOfzMHJ7gq
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The UN Security Council has demanded an end to the siege of El Fasher - the last major urban centre still in the hands of Sudan's army.
The 15-member council on Thursday adopted the resolution, with 14 votes in favour and Russia's abstention.
https://t.co/bgUD3kM56SThe UN Security Council has demanded an end to the siege of El Fasher - the last major urban centre still in the hands of Sudan's army. The 15-member council on Thursday adopted the resolution, with 14 votes in favour and Russia's abstention. https://t.co/bgUD3kM56S
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South Africa's parliament will have its first meeting since ruling African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority in the elections.
The ANC says it made a 'breakthrough' on forming a national unity government. Details are yet to be shared.
https://t.co/Gs9QaHNphJSouth Africa's parliament will have its first meeting since ruling African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority in the elections. The ANC says it made a 'breakthrough' on forming a national unity government. Details are yet to be shared. https://t.co/Gs9QaHNphJ
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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during Wednesday’s Democracy Day ceremony, saying it was a tribute to his ancestors.
https://t.co/4VtFucx2kzNigeria's President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during Wednesday’s Democracy Day ceremony, saying it was a tribute to his ancestors. https://t.co/4VtFucx2kz
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A second person has died from mpox in South Africa, the health minister has announced, less than 24 hours after the country's first death from the virus was reported.
https://t.co/baXnULhxcGA second person has died from mpox in South Africa, the health minister has announced, less than 24 hours after the country's first death from the virus was reported. https://t.co/baXnULhxcG
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Senegal has started to produce oil for the very first time.
It is expected that the project of deep-water extraction aiming to produce 100,000 barrels per day will generate billions of dollars for the country.
https://t.co/OGK5froOa6Senegal has started to produce oil for the very first time. It is expected that the project of deep-water extraction aiming to produce 100,000 barrels per day will generate billions of dollars for the country. https://t.co/OGK5froOa6
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Following a a 2-1 defeat against Benin and draws with Lesotho, Zimbabwe and South Africa, Nigeria's sports ministry has demanded an explanation for what he deemed as the country's "unacceptable" 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign.
https://t.co/nECXRDIwPQFollowing a a 2-1 defeat against Benin and draws with Lesotho, Zimbabwe and South Africa, 🇳🇬 Nigeria's sports ministry has demanded an explanation for what he deemed as the country's "unacceptable" 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign. https://t.co/nECXRDIwPQ
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BREAKING: The wreck of a plane carrying Malawi's vice-president has been found with no survivors, President Lazarus Chakwera has said.
The plane carrying Saulos Chilima and nine others disappeared from airport radars on Monday morning.
Read more: https://bbc.in/45nYI8uBREAKING: The wreck of a plane carrying Malawi's vice-president has been found with no survivors, President Lazarus Chakwera has said. The plane carrying Saulos Chilima and nine others disappeared from airport radars on Monday morning. Read more: https://bbc.in/45nYI8u
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UN Security Council votes 14-1 to back US-proposed Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan
https://t.co/zQhO2aIHduUN Security Council votes 14-1 to back US-proposed Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan https://t.co/zQhO2aIHdu
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Sextortion is the fastest-growing scam affecting teenagers globally and has been linked to more than 27 suicides in the US alone.
Many of the scammers appear to be from Nigeria - where authorities are under pressure to do more.
https://t.co/4psjP0VEZlSextortion is the fastest-growing scam affecting teenagers globally and has been linked to more than 27 suicides in the US alone. Many of the scammers appear to be from Nigeria - where authorities are under pressure to do more. https://t.co/4psjP0VEZl
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BREAKING: An aircraft carrying Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing, a statement from the president's office said.
The Malawi Defense Force aircraft "went off the radar" after leaving the capital, Lilongwe, on Monday.
https://t.co/mY1cxWuLYRBREAKING: An aircraft carrying Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing, a statement from the president's office said. The Malawi Defense Force aircraft "went off the radar" after leaving the capital, Lilongwe, on Monday. https://t.co/mY1cxWuLYR
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Why hasn’t Africa got stricter cigarette laws?
Tobacco kills more than eight million people annually and according to the WHO around one in five teens in Africa - who are actively being targeted through social media - use the substance.
https://bbc.in/3VvAuFZWhy hasn’t Africa got stricter cigarette laws? Tobacco kills more than eight million people annually and according to the WHO around one in five teens in Africa - who are actively being targeted through social media - use the substance. 🎧 https://bbc.in/3VvAuFZ
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Rescuers in central Nigeria are still searching for around 14 people believed to remain trapped after a mine collapsed on Monday.
The incident in Galkogo village in Niger state was triggered by heavy rains
https://t.co/dh6eSE9ED5Rescuers in central Nigeria are still searching for around 14 people believed to remain trapped after a mine collapsed on Monday. The incident in Galkogo village in Niger state was triggered by heavy rains https://t.co/dh6eSE9ED5
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A group of migrants were transferred to Rwanda from a remote UK territory by the British government over a year ago.
They say they feel isolated and unsafe - with one describing the African country as an “open prison”.
https://t.co/2zahUERf8kA group of migrants were transferred to Rwanda from a remote UK territory by the British government over a year ago. They say they feel isolated and unsafe - with one describing the African country as an “open prison”. https://t.co/2zahUERf8k
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"We have zero idea how he ended up there"
Family of 21-year-old US citizen, Tyler Thompson, say they have not heard anything about him since he was detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo for getting entangled in an attempted coup on 19 May.
https://t.co/beoHDQ9hNW"We have zero idea how he ended up there" Family of 21-year-old US citizen, Tyler Thompson, say they have not heard anything about him since he was detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo for getting entangled in an attempted coup on 19 May. https://t.co/beoHDQ9hNW
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"I was told this is not a good job for a woman."
The coral reef surrounding Mnemba Island in Zanzibar is under threat from warmer sea temperatures, illegal fishing and damage by tourism.
Locals, such as Atuwa Omar, have come up with ingenious solutions to protect the reef 🪸"I was told this is not a good job for a woman." The coral reef surrounding Mnemba Island in Zanzibar is under threat from warmer sea temperatures, illegal fishing and damage by tourism. Locals, such as Atuwa Omar, have come up with ingenious solutions to protect the reef 🪸
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Twenty-two Chinese nationals have pleaded guilty to committing cyber-related crimes in Zambia.
They are among 77 suspects who were arrested in April in connection to what authorities described as a "sophisticated internet fraud syndicate".
https://t.co/qVSg79U7iGTwenty-two Chinese nationals have pleaded guilty to committing cyber-related crimes in Zambia. They are among 77 suspects who were arrested in April in connection to what authorities described as a "sophisticated internet fraud syndicate". https://t.co/qVSg79U7iG
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30 people are trapped after a mine collapsed in central Nigeria.
Local emergency services said one person was killed and at least six miners have been rescued in the incident in Galkogo village in Niger state, which was triggered by heavy rains.
https://t.co/pk2l4x8Eqy30 people are trapped after a mine collapsed in central Nigeria. Local emergency services said one person was killed and at least six miners have been rescued in the incident in Galkogo village in Niger state, which was triggered by heavy rains. https://t.co/pk2l4x8Eqy
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From Kush, ‘God take me’ and Nyaope, substance abuse isn't limited to one country in Africa.
In fact the UN says it expects the number of people using drugs on the continent to rise 40% by 2030.
What’s going on? #AfricaDaily takes a look
https://bbc.in/3KqlClJ
From Kush, ‘God take me’ and Nyaope, substance abuse isn't limited to one country in Africa. In fact the UN says it expects the number of people using drugs on the continent to rise 40% by 2030. What’s going on? #AfricaDaily takes a look ⤵️ https://bbc.in/3KqlClJ
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