International News - An African Perspective

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Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape after eight years in South African jail
Timothy Omotoso was accused of raping several of his congregants in a trial that gripped the country.

Ex-Shell boss tasked with cleaning up Nigeria's oil sector
President Tinubu restructures the NNPC, a company which has long struggled with corruption allegations.

Niger's military leaders free ministers, but not ousted president
President Mohamed Bazoum has been under house arrest since the 2023 military takeover.

Death sentence overturned for three Americans over DR Congo coup attempt
The Americans are among 37 people sentenced to death last September by a military court.

'Without sport I'd probably be a criminal' - Olympic champion Tebogo
Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo says he could have turned to a life of crime in Botswana had it not been for sport.

Zimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protests
A total of 95 people are charged with promoting "public violence" and for "breaches of peace".

Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old
Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.

BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

Nigeria's spectacular horse parade closing Ramadan
In the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.

Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers in Africa
An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria
With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring South Sudan rescue mission
Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Superfans and spiderman: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

DR Congo conflict tests China's diplomatic balancing act
Fighting in a mineral-rich region of central Africa proves a quandary for Chinese business interests.

'Yoh! You're in the OED' – South Africa makes its linguistic mark
The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.

Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia
Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

'I scarred my six children by using skin-lightening creams'
A mother explains why she - and 77% of the country’s women - have used dangerous creams.

How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot
Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.

Proteas coach Walter resigns for personal reasons
South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter, who took over in March 2023, resigns citing "personal reasons".

Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing mid-bout
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.

Kenya keeper suspended amid match-fixing investigation
Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is provisionally suspended for 90 days amid an investigation into match manipulation in the East African country.

South Africa sweat over potential 2026 World Cup sanction
South Africa could face a sanction, including a points deduction, after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Algeria, Egypt and Morocco on track for 2026 World Cup
Algeria, Egypt and Morocco remain on track to reach the 2026 World Cup but Sudan's unlikely bid to qualify suffers a setback.

Faith comes before football - Ouattara
Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara says Islam helps him "stay on the right path", as he discusses football, faith and fasting.

'We will be vindicated' - Anas wins $18m defamation case
Anas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures.

Rwanda is planning to attack - Burundi president
President Évariste Ndayishimiye says there's "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack Burundi.

Ouattara on football, faith and fasting
Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara says Islam helps him "stay on the right path", as he discusses football, faith and fasting during Ramadan.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: I want my books to be read in Africa
Nigerian-born author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her books are becoming more available across Africa.

Lesotho - the 'African nation no-one has heard of' reacts to Trump's comments
The BBC took to the streets of Lesotho's capital to get people's reactions on Trump's comments.

Nigerian deportees: 'All we insist on is that they are returned with dignity'
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar speaks to the BBC about the deportation of Nigerians from the US.

'You're under arrest' - how Ngamba made history against all odds
In the latest episode of Born to Brawl, Cindy Ngamba shares her incredible story before her first professional fight against Kirstie Bavington.

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