Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen'

The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.

Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024

BBC Sport Africa runs down everything you need to know about the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office

"The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.

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Ghana's Thomas Partey charged with rape in UK

The ex-Arsenal player is charged with five counts of rape relating to two women, and one count of sexual assault over a third woman.

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Namibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high cost

There will be no state funerals until April 2026 - unless the president decides to make an exception.

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Africa: Match Facts - Nigeria Start TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Campaign Against Tunisia

[CAF] Perennial favourites Nigeria take on Tunisia in their opening Group B game at the TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024, with the clash set for the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday (kick-off 17:00 local time / 16:00 GMT).

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Africa: Media Accreditation Window for TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 to Re-Open On Saturday, 5 July

[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") will re-open the Media Accreditation window for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 on Saturday, 05 July.

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Africa: Match Facts - Senegal, DR Congo Open TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024

[CAF] Senegal face the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening Group A fixture at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024. The match will be played in Mohammedia on Saturday (kick-off 15:00 local time / 14:00 GMT).

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Africa: Match Facts - Morocco, Zambia Compete in TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Opener

[CAF] Hosts Morocco kick off their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign against Zambia at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on 5 July, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT).

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Africa: Match Facts - Algeria, Botswana Clash in Group B Showdown in Casablanca

[CAF] Algeria take on Botswana in their opening Group B match at the TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024. The match is scheduled for Sunday at the Père Jégo Stadium in Casablanca (kick-off 20:00 local time / 19:00 GMT).

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Southern Africa: Namibia Ranks 3rd in Southern Africa's Mid-Year Cost of Living Index

[Namibia Economist] Numbeo, the Crowd sourced online database that provides information on the cost of living and quality of life, has released its updated mid-year cost of living index for Southern Africa. Namibia has been ranked third in the region, behind Botswana and South

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Africa: Wagner - DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal 'Only a Beginning'

[Independent (Kampala)] Kinshasa, DRC -- The peace agreement recently signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda "is only a beginning; the real work starts now," DRC Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner said late Thursday at a press conference.

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Six stars to watch at Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024

From prolific newcomers to returning greats, BBC Sport Africa selects six players to watch at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Africa: UN Inaugurates New Forum to Help Debtor Countries

[Vanguard] A new mechanism has been introduced, offering debt-distressed countries a way to coordinate their actions and amplify their voice in the global financial system.

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Akon's futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned, BBC told

Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC.

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Africa: Africa Must Help Steer the World Away From Deep-Sea Mining

[ISS] Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa.

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Africa: Navigating an Uncertain Environment - Survival Activities of Displaced Sudanese People in Egypt

[African Arguments] The Sudan War series is a joint collaboration between the Center for Economic, Legal, and Social Studies and Documentation - Khartoum (CEDEJ-K), Sudan-Norway Academic Cooperation (SNAC) and African Arguments - Debating Ideas. Through a number of themes that

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Africa: The Significance of Expanded Brics in Today's Global Landscape

[Ethiopian Herald] At the invitation of Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang will pay an official visit to Egypt from July 9 to 10.

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Tributes paid after Nigeria keeper Rufai dies aged 61

Peter Rufai is hailed as a "giant of football" after the former Nigeria goalkeeper died aged 61 following a prolonged illness.

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Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia

The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.

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Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power

Gen Assimi Goïta is set to remain in power until at least 2030 - his term can be renewed indefinitely.

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Africa: All of Africa Today - July 4, 2025

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Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

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Africa: Study Validates Impact of International Teams in Africa's Outbreak Response

[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa -- A new study carried out by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) confirms the critical role international health teams have played in strengthening outbreak response

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Africa: Ethiopia Preparing to Inaugurate Largest Hydroelectric Power Plant in Africa

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Preparations are underway for the official inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.

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Africa: NHRC's Head Elected President of West Africa's Human Rights Institutions Network

[Premium Times] He said his focus would include building the capacity of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) to be able to meet the ever-growing challenges of resourcing, governance and operations of NHRIs.

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Africa: Mwinyi Stresses Africa's Role in Knowledge Economy

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President, Hussein Mwinyi has urged African nations to take the lead in shaping the global knowledge economy, as he officially opened the Africa QS Forum on Education here yesterday.

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Africa: Liberia Among Top Performers in AfDB's 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia has been ranked among the top performers in the African Development Bank's 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), highlighting the country's growing impact, sustained reforms, and strong political commitment to advancing the power sector.

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Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Africa: Rwanda to Restore Ecosystems and Boost Climate Resilience in the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor

[World Bank] Washington -- Communities in Rwanda's Southern Province are set to benefit from restored ecosystems, improved agricultural productivity, and expanded sustainable livelihood opportunities in areas vulnerable to climate-related shocks. Thanks to a newly approved $9

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Africa: Africa Unites to End Donkey Skin Trade in Abidjan Declaration

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African ministers have pledged to protect millions of donkeys from rampant skin trade, marking a turning point for both the animals and the rural communities that depend on them.

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Africa: With Sustainable Development Under Threat, Sevilla Summit Rekindles Hope and Unity

[UN News] The landmark Financing for Development conference in Sevilla has concluded with a renewed sense of resolve and a focus on action that can change lives worldwide, according to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.

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Africa: Landless and Locked Out - Young Farmers Struggle for a Future

[UN News] Agricultural land is more than just a resource to produce food - for many older adults around the world, a land deed is the only safety net they have as they enter their old age. As a result, they hold onto it tightly.

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Africa: Men and Family Planning - Studies From 23 African Countries Reveal Gaps in What We Know

[The Conversation Africa] When people think about family planning in Africa, they often picture women visiting clinics, women making decisions, and women bearing the responsibility. Yet family planning affects both men and women.

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Africa: The Pandemic Is Still Disrupting Young People's Careers

[The Conversation Africa] Unlike previous economic downturns, the COVID pandemic created a crisis that disrupted both education and employment, abruptly halting young people's emerging careers and clouding their hopes for the future. It doubly affected those transitioning into

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