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The much-anticipated boxing match between MMA superstar Francis Ngannou and former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, already attracting a surge in online search traffic. Ahead of the clash, we visited Ngannou’s hometown of Batié in Cameroon to find out more about this “champion of champions”, discovering that he used to be a sand miner and…
If you thought #AFCON2023 celebrations were over, think again! 🥅 ⚽️ 🎉 🇨🇮 Ivorians are still celebrating their third Afcon trophy, having matched Nigeria’s 🇳🇬 record of three titles. The mood is jubilant in the streets of #Abidjan, as large crowds welcome home their national team. 🏆 #Afcon #AfconChampions #TheElephants #IvoryCoast #Football #Afcon2023 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa…
“The president cannot extend his term of office, not even by one day”. These were the words of Senegal’s president, Macky Sall before his election in 2012, but has he gone back on his word? Senegal is in political turmoil since its leader postponed the February 2024 elections, with critics saying the move is just another way…
Kenya is deploying a force of 1,000 police officers to Haiti to fight criminal gangs that have taken control of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. However, Kenya is not the first foreign intervention in Haiti; Brazil led a mission from 2004 to 2016, with a mixed outcome. But can Kenya succeed where others have failed? And what…
African students in Sudan share the realities of finding themselves in a war zone, after moving to the country for a new chapter and education. “Just imagine waking up the morning with bomb blasts.” “Very, very, very scary,” says Fauziya Idris Safiyo. #sudan #sudanwar #bbcafrica Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/
The five Brics countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are holding their 15th annual summit in Johannesburg. However one of the nations leaders, Vladimir Putin, will not be there. The G7 nations have been very critical of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but the Brics nations, including South Africa, less so. The BBC’s Kim Chakanetsa…
In May 2023, the UK government has announced plans to scrap dependent visas for many foreign students. The new rule comes as migration to the UK hit a record high of 606,000 last year. BBC Africa explains why is Nigeria one of the main targets of the clampdown. Presented by Anita Nkonge Produced by Maureen Nyukuri …
The head of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, says that the Nigerian elections will go ahead as planned despite rumours of postponements due to insecurity in parts of the country. Nigerians are set to go to the polls on 25 February 2023 to elect a new president. Professor Yakubu spoke to…
A BBC investigation has discovered that political parties in Nigeria are secretly paying social media influencers to spread disinformation about their opponents ahead of general elections in February. The BBC’s Global Disinformation Team has spoken to whistle-blowers working for two of Nigeria’s political parties, and prominent influencers who have described it as “an industry”. The…