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  1. Ethiopia declares humanitarian truce in Tigray war

    Fighting between federal forces and Tigray began in November 2020.

  2. South Sudan: Opposition party withdraws from peace body

    The Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition accuse rival forces of attacks

  3. Somalia: Eight killed in airport attack

    Suspected al-Shabab militants target the main airport in the capital, Mogadishu.

  4. Nigeria: Widows lose case against oil company Shell

    The women accused Shell of being jointly responsible for the deaths of their husbands

  5. Somalia: Severe water shortage across the country

    The country is experiencing its worst drought in a decade

  6. South Africa: Ride-hailing drivers strike over rising fuel prices

    Drivers for services such as Uber and Bolt call for regulations to protect them.

  7. Somalia: Worst drought in a decade

    Aid agencies warn country on brink of famine

  8. 21/03/2022 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  9. 21/03/2022 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  10. 21/03/2022 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  11. Nigeria detains ex-governor of Anambra State

    Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has arrested former governor Willie Obiano

  12. NGO demands answers over killings in Tigray

    Three Médecins Sans Frontières workers were found dead on a roadside in June 2021

  13. 'Peace and security' are top of the agenda for Tanzania's President

    President Samia Suluhu defends her record on her first year at the helm of Tanzania

  14. Zambia holds state funeral for former President Rupiah Banda

    Zambia's former president Rupiah Banda died last Friday after a short battle with cancer

  15. No food aid delivered to Tigray since December, says WHO

    The WHO warned about the ever-growing humanitarian crisis in Tigray

  16. How resilient is Kenya's economy to external shocks?

    Kenyan presidential spokesperson, Kanze Dena, defends the country's economic strategy

  17. South Africa approves the use of a silicone ring to stem HIV

    South Africa has approved the use of the Dapivirine silicone for women over 18

  18. Ukraine: Nigerian students stuck in Kherson could be evacuated soon

    Nigeria's ambassador to Russia is negotiating a safe way out, says chair of diaspora body

  19. South Africa takes significant step to reduce risk of HIV infections

    South Africa has approved the use of the Dapivirine silicone ring for women

  20. Nigerian student stuck in Kherson appeals for help

    Jerry Kenny and other students are stranded in a shelter in the Ukrainian city

  21. Nigerian student still stuck in Kherson tells of his plight

    Student Jerry Kenny has spent 15 days in a shelter in the Ukrainian city of Kherson

  22. Ukraine war threatens African economies

    Wheat shortage and high fuel prices loom in Africa as impact of Ukraine war takes hold

  23. Zambia: Seven days of national mourning for former President Rupiah Banda.

    Mr Banda who was the country’s fourth president passed away on Friday

  24. Ukraine: South Africans want to help fight against Russia

    Ukrainian Embassy in South Africa says hundreds ask to join fight

  25. South Africa asked to mediate in Ukraine war

    South Africa has been asked to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, Ramaphosa says

  26. Ukraine/Russia: Can South Africa broker peace?

    President Ramaphosa says South Africa has been asked to mediate in the Ukraine war

  27. South Africa asked to mediate in Ukraine war

    South Africa has been asked to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, Cyril Ramaphosa says

  28. Mozambique braces for 'worst cyclone of the season'

    Tropical Cyclone Gombe could be the most severe this season to hit the country

  29. Kenya court rules it can hear case involving British Army

    Residents of Lolldaiga in Laikipia had sued the British army over wildlife sanctuary fire

  30. Chelsea Football Club cannot be sold by Russian owner

    Chelsea FC has some of Africa’s best players but now Club’s owner has been sanctioned

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