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The Canada Premier League wants to help develop African talent

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

David Clanachan the commissioner of the fledgling Canadian Premier League believes the championship is an ideal destination for young Africans to develop their careers.

What does it mean to be a black traveller?

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

Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists.

The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria’s capital Abuja

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

Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja.

Antonio Dumas who persuaded five Brazilians to play for Togo dies

December 31, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Antonio Dumas the coach who persuaded five Brazilians to play for Togo dies in Guinea at the age of 64.

Angola court orders seizure of Isabel dos Santos’ assets

December 31, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The ex-president's billionaire daughter has been targeted in an anti-corruption investigation.

‘I feel complete’ in Uganda – George the Poet

December 31, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

London-born spoken word artist and podcaster George the Poet reflects on belonging, diaspora and his Ugandan heritage before his first gig in the country.

Africa’s year in pictures 2019

December 31, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this year.

UK and US considered Nigeria naval blockade over Saro-Wiwa execution

December 31, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The UK and US considered an oil embargo after activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged, document reveals.

Telecom giant MTN accused of paying bribes to Taliban, al-Qaeda

December 30, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South African mobile company MTN responds to allegations it paid bribes to al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

Gamal Eid: Egypt rights activist ‘attacked and doused in paint by armed men’

December 30, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Gamal Eid says his attackers were trying to "silence" him for his criticism of human rights abuses.