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Stars boycott South Africa over xenophobic attacks

September 4, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigerians Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage are outraged by violence targeting foreigners in South Africa.

Wole Soyinka: Commonwealth should investigate UK over Brexit

September 4, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Nigerian Nobel Laureate calls on the Commonwealth to investigate the UK over parliament shutdown.

Desiree Ellis: ‘Poor finishing’ cost SA women’s in Olympic tie

September 4, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa women's coach Desiree Ellis bemoans the poor finishing that saw her side knocked out of Olympic qualifying.

Nollywood actress: ‘I was asked for sex in exchange for roles in films’

September 4, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nene Nwayo says she's been asked for sex and to bleach her skin to get roles in Nigerian films.

Pope Francis in Africa: Is the continent the Catholic Church’s great hope?

September 4, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Pope Francis begins a three-nation visit to Africa later on Wednesday, his fourth to the continent as pontiff.

Hell’s Gate flood survivor: ‘Water came from nowhere’

September 3, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ivraj Singh lost his wife and four other family members in the flood at Hell's Gate National Park.

Hell’s Gate flood survivor: ‘Water came from nowhere’

September 3, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ivraj Singh lost his wife and four other family members in the flood at Hell's Gate National Park.

Kelechi Nwakali: Nigerian thanks Arsenal despite no appearances

September 3, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigerian youngster Kelechi Nwakali thanks English club Arsenal despite leaving the Premier League side without making a first team appearance.

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa condemns ‘anti-foreigner violence’

September 3, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Looting and violence targeting foreigners is "totally unacceptable", President Ramaphosa says.

Nigeria summons South Africa ambassador over ‘anarchy’

September 3, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Nigerian government alleges its citizens have been targeted in the current violence in South Africa.