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Pope Francis in Africa: Five things we learned

September 11, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Pope Francis drew huge crowds during his visit to Africa. What can we learn from his trip?

Rwanda agrees deal to take in hundreds of African migrants

September 10, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The government denies it is being paid to host the migrants, who are currently being held in Libya.

Somali World Cup dream over after late Zimbabwe goals

September 10, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Zimbabwe scored three goals in 15 minutes to beat Somalia 3-2 on aggregate in the first round of qualification for Qatar 2022.

Nigeria denies Human Rights Watch child detention report

September 10, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria is detaining thousands of children allegedly linked to militants Boko Haram, a report says.

Algeria wear special kit to celebrate Afcon win

September 10, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The African champions beat Benin 1-0 in their first match on home soil since winning a second Cup of Nations title in Egypt.

Algeria wear special kit to celebrate Afcon win

September 10, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The African champions beat Benin 1-0 in their first match on home soil since winning a second Cup of Nations title in Egypt.

Chinonso Eche: ‘I want to become an international freestyler’

September 10, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Chinonso Eche is an 11-year-old Nigerian freestyler aiming to take his skills to the top.

Belgian Ivan Minnaert: ‘Working in Libya is not that bad’

September 10, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Belgian coach Ivan Minnaert insists that working in Libya is not as bad as people would think given the security issues in the country.

Belgian Ivan Minnaert: ‘Working in Libya is not that bad’

September 10, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Belgian coach Ivan Minnaert insists that working in Libya is not as bad as people would think given the security issues in the country.

Letter from Africa: Ghanaians saw Mugabe as their ‘in-law’

September 10, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Zimbabwe's ex-President Robert Mugabe, who has died aged 95, had a special place in the hearts of Ghanaians, writes Elizabeth Ohene.