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Trump administration moves to end deportation protection for Somalis
As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally.
Uganda imposes an internet blackout ahead of Thursday’s election
The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.
Operation against Nigerian kidnapping gang kills ‘200 bandits’ – official tells BBC
The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.
Operation against Nigerian kidnapping gang kills ‘200 bandits’ – official tells BBC
The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.
Salah-Mane rivalry renewed in Afcon semi-finals
Mohamed Salah's Egypt will face Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-finals, offering the chance of revenge against his old Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane.
Eritrea included in Afcon 2027 preliminary qualifying
Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.
Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go Mali amid jihadist blockade
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.
Most of Uganda’s population is under 17 – will they give an 81-year-old another term?
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
Will voters in one of the world’s youngest countries give an 81-year-old another term?
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
‘Miracle baby’ born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25
Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.