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Bridge collapse in DR Congo reignites debate about mining revenues
Several people ended up in the river after an important bridge collapsed on June 3 in the village of Hombo in the eastern part of the DRC. The bridge is one of
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Jessica Oji wins historic World U20 Shot Put gold for Nigeria
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CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Rangers, Rivers United, 3SC, El-Kanemi learn continental opponents
13 unaccounted for after 163 Kwara abductees rescued – Community leader
Kogi govt vows justice for victims after deadly reprisal attack
Tinubu commends his economic team, NGX for stabilising Nigeria’s economy
A bond that must never be broken (5), By Femi Fani-Kayode
Lagos health sector needs 40,000 doctors, N100bn to strengthen – Sanwo-Olu
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A win for Bareknuckle Boxing as BKB builds a long-term global sports property
Driven by BKFC's rapid scale and BKB's premium positioning, bare-knuckle fighting has transformed from a niche combat sport into a booming global industry.
By Africa Front Staff
Watch – Did SAPS Crime Intelligence burgle investigative reporter Marianne Thamm’s home?
Watch – Did SAPS Crime Intelligence burgle investigative reporter Marianne Thamm’s home?
By Africa Front Staff
Report: US bird population is declining
The U.S. bird population is declining at an alarming rate, according to a report published Thursday by an alliance of science and conservation groups. Habitat l
By Africa Front Staff
WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
Two potential treatments are being tested on confirmed Ebola patients in Ituri
By Africa Front Staff
Turkey: Mo Salah touches down ahead of expected move to Trabzonspor
Wearing Trabzonspor’s blue and burgundy kit, Mo Salah arrived at Istanbul airport on Wednesday ahead of his expected move to the Turkish Super Lig side.
By Africa Front Staff
DR Congo: Government bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates
The decision is part of a move to increase local processing and hike revenue from the country's mineral wealth.
By Africa Front Staff
Reports that Morocco ready to cooperate on return of minors from Ceuta
Moroccan state media says Rabat will work with the EU to identify the children with a view to “their return to their homeland”.
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Ceuta was a carnival of anti-migrant content for hateful opportunists on the right – and a lesson for the left | Jonathan Liew
It was framed as a perfect storm because nativists dearly wanted it to be. Looking on, progressives failed to meet the moment too The live streams are still run
By Africa Front Staff
HIDDEN LOSSES: Food waste in SA could be slashed by fixing one missing ingredient
South Africa’s food waste challenge cannot be solved through infrastructure alone, but building workforce skills could unlock practical solutions on the factory
By Africa Front Staff
‘It’s a thankless job’ — Madugu responds to Super Falcons criticism
The coach admitted that he cannot prevent criticism, stressing that football supporters, journalists and other observers are entitled to their opinions and inte
By Africa Front Staff
Tinubu commends his economic team, NGX for stabilising Nigeria’s economy
The president said the private sector has a big role to play in the economy in creating jobs and supporting the government. The post Tinubu commends his economi
By Africa Front Staff
Crafting the perfect Croquembouche with Fresh Berries and Gold Leaf
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Indulge in a delightful Blueberry Croissant Pudding
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South Africa's urgent response to the GBV crisis: New GBV centre opened in Durban
A new Rapid Response and Gender-Based Violence Centre has opened at Wentworth Police Station in Durban, providing immediate support and care for survivors
By Africa Front Staff
Women’s Month: Why every woman deserves a safe space to be heard
As South Africa marks Women's Month, advocates say creating safe, supportive spaces and improving access to survivor services are essential to helping women fac
By Africa Front Staff
Shendy Mahloele
For Shendy Mahloele, the founding Shendy Agri Co was about more than starting a business; it was about creating opportunities, inspiring others and proving that
By Africa Front Staff
Ntombi Maphosa
Some of South Africa's most important climate battles are being fought in courtrooms and Ntombi Maphosa, 33, is among those helping to lead the charge. The atto
By Africa Front Staff
Spinning from zero to infinity
Julia Jansch's award-winning documentary 'From Dust We Spin' explores the unique South African motorsport of car spinning through the eyes of Logan Maart, a tee
By Africa Front Staff
Calling the shots, changing the game
A quiet revolution has unfolded in South African sports broadcasting, where a remarkable group of pioneering women have claimed their space with knowledge, pois
By Africa Front Staff
POLICING ANALYSIS: SAPS Amendment Bill preserves status quo, misses the ‘Madlanga moment’
The SAPS Amendment Bill is styled as key to the police’s ‘reset agenda’. But it falls short of long-proposed fundamental reforms, including the 2012 National De
By Africa Front Staff
COP VS COP: Has the Madlanga Commission vindicated Mkhwanazi? The case against Shadrack Sibiya
KwaZulu‑Natal commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations find support as the Madlanga Commission refers Shadrack Sibiya for criminal investigation and possib
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CORRUPTION TRIAL : Ex-defence minister’s multimillion renovation payments ‘typical of money laundering’ — witness
Defence attacks a 33‑page financial report as flawed while witnesses describe repeated cash handovers to former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa‑Nqakula, who fa
By Africa Front Staff
Can the US pry Russia away from China?
Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine. In response, China’s leadership ins
By Africa Front Staff
Jordan warns status quo in Jerusalem 'under threat' as ministers meet in Amman
Amman hosted an emergency ministerial meeting on Wednesday to rally support behind Jordan’s custodianship of Jerusalem’s holy sites, as Foreign Minister Ayman S
By Africa Front Staff
New Caledonia races to avoid shutdown as new government takes office
New Caledonia’s 19th government formally took office on Wednesday after its 11 members unanimously agreed on the allocation of portfolios, with the immediate ta
By Africa Front Staff
U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan encounter new obstacles
U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities
By Africa Front Staff
Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha begins new chapter at Colo-Colo
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been unveiled by Chilean giants Colo-Colo after completing his move from Portuguese side Chaves, saying the transfer marks the
By Africa Front Staff
Women in El-Obeid testify to rape during Sudan conflict
Displaced women living in a camp in El-Obeid, in North Kordofan, say they were raped by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) members in front of their children before fle
By Africa Front Staff
FIFA chief gets backing from African fooball for his re-election bid
The Confederation of African Football "unanimously reconfirmed" backing for embattled Gianni Infantino, thanking him for supporting the sport on the continent.
By Africa Front Staff
Ugandan MPs vote to deploy soldiers to Gaza peacekeeping force
Uganda’s Parliament passed a motion on Thursday supporting President Museveni's decision to deploy soldiers to the Gaza Strip.
By Africa Front Staff
How Togo has become a new entry point for weapons sent by Russia to Mali
A Russian ship under US sanctions, the Mikhail Britnev, dropped off its cargo of military vehicles at the Port of Lomé in Togo on July 9. It’s the first time th
By Africa Front Staff
Up to 20 years in jail for cocoa land repurposing in Ghana
In tonight's edition: Ghana's parliament cracks down on the sale or repurposing of land used to grow the country's most important crop, cocoa. Also, DR Congo is
By Africa Front Staff
Nigerian artist transforms ordinary clay into intricate works of art
In his Lagos studio, Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is transforming the way portraits are painted, using clay sourced from the earth beneath his feet. The 39
By Africa Front Staff
Wednesday briefing: How misinformation and a hardened immigration policy turned Ceuta into Europe’s latest flashpoint
In today’s newsletter: The past week shows how quickly images, rumours and right-wing political opportunism can eclipse the facts on the ground Good morning. L
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Women behind the lens: ‘I may not be able to decide whose faces are painted on walls but I can make sure female boxers are part of that archive’
Photojournalist Olaoluwa Olowu is documenting the lives of women in Ghana who choose to fight I took this portrait of Elizabeth Boakye, an amateur boxer, in the
By Africa Front Staff
Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why
As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.
