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Suez Canal: Owner of cargo ship blocking waterway apologises

March 25, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Japanese firm Shoei Kisen Kaisha says dislodging the Ever Given is proving "extremely difficult".

Nigeria: Challenging stereotypes as a mother with spinal muscular atrophy

March 25, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Agaezichi Joy is challenging stereotypes as a mother with spinal muscular atrophy.

Scottish university to repatriate ‘looted’ Benin Bronze

March 25, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The "priceless" work in Aberdeen is described as having been looted by British soldiers in Africa in 1897.

Somalia photography: ‘I want it to be normal for women to take photos’

March 25, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A photography exhibition in Somalia by two women challenges the way the country is seen.

Tigray conflict: The fake UN diplomat and other misleading stories

March 25, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

An information war has been raging over the Tigray conflict with both sides sharing misleading claims.

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini’s death: Queen chosen as regent

March 24, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The royal family will mourn King Zwelithini for three months, and will then decide on his successor.

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini’s death: Queen chosen as regent

March 24, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The royal family will mourn King Zwelithini for three months, and will then decide on his successor.

Soumah goal takes Guinea to 2021 Cup of Nations finals

March 24, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A Seydouba Soumah goal puts Guinea into the finals of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over Mali.

The island nation of Comoros are on the brink of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations.

March 24, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The island nation of Comoros - a country that only joined Caf in 2003 - stand on the brink of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.

Bayern’s Davies on his parents fleeing Liberia

March 24, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies says he was saved from a life of guns and fighting by his parents' decision to flee war in Liberia and become refugees in Ghana.