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Morocco’s Abderrazak Hamdallah is the world’s top scorer for 2019

December 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Moroccan forward Abderrazak Hamdallah, who plays for Saudi club Al Nassr, becomes the top scorer of 2019 by ending the year with 57 goals in all competitions.

South Africa v England: Tourists lose first Test by 107 runs

December 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa claim a convincing 107-run victory over England as the tourists collapsed again on the fourth day of the first Test.

African Champions League: Al Hilal stun Etoile and el Kaabi hits hat-trick for Wydad

December 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A stunning win in Tunisia for Sudan's Al Hilal and an Ayoub el Kaabi hat-trick for Wydad Casablanca make the African Champions League headlines on Saturday.

‘World’s oldest rhino’ Fausta dies in Tanzania aged 57

December 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Fausta, a female eastern black rhino, lived in the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.

Notable African deaths of 2019

December 29, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A look back at some of the figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

African Champions League: Holders Esperance held at home by Vita Club

December 28, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Holders Esperance of Tunisia are held 0-0 at home by AS Vita Club of DR Congo in the third round of African Champions League group matches.

African Champions League: Holders Esperance held at home by Vita Club

December 28, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Holders Esperance of Tunisia are held 0-0 at home by AS Vita Club of DR Congo in the third round of African Champions League group matches.

Rush-hour vehicle bomb kills dozens in Somali capital

December 28, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

At least 76 people are killed by a massive vehicle bomb during morning rush hour in Mogadishu.

Rush hour car bomb kills many in Somali capital

December 28, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

At least 20 people are reported killed by a massive car bomb during morning rush hour in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.

Sudan after Bashir: ‘The revolution is on the curriculum’

December 28, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Months after long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was toppled, how has life changed for Sudanese?