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Unmasking the Pyramid Kings – Crowd1 scam targets Africa

November 2, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Behind the promises and the hype, Crowd1 hides some ugly truths, some wealthy scammers, and a whole pyramid of lies.

Ivory Coast election: Opposition demands ‘civil transition’

November 1, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The call for a "civil transition" follows a boycotted presidential election marked by violence.

Former captain Asamoah Gyan returns to Ghana club football

November 1, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former national captain Asamoah Gyan, 34, joins Ghanaian club Legon Cities in a move hoped to boost the local league.

Photography: Kenyan-born Polly Irungu on being a black woman photographer

November 1, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Polly Irungu wants to empower black women photographers to be able to tell their own stories.

Algeria referendum: A vote ‘to end years of deviousness’

November 1, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The referendum is to cement democratic reforms but some activists say real change is not being made.

How the controversial Nile dam might fix Sudan’s floods

November 1, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle.

Niger: American hostage rescued by US special forces

October 31, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Philip Walton, an American citizen, was abducted from a village in Niger by armed men on Monday.

Tanzania elections: Main opposition parties demand fresh vote

October 31, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Opposition calls for mass protests after denouncing last week's presidential election as fraudulent.

US Elections: Athletes of African heritage are hoping to inspire their fans to vote

October 31, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Athletes of African heritage based in the United States, are hoping to inspire their fans to vote in the US elections.

Ivory Coast elections: Voters go to the polls amid opposition boycott

October 31, 2020 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

President Alassane Ouattara is running for a third term which his opponents say is illegal.