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  1. 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

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

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

  3. Nigerian student stuck in Kherson appeals for help

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

  4. 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

  5. Ukraine war threatens African economies

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

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

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

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

    Ukrainian Embassy in South Africa says hundreds ask to join fight

  8. South Africa asked to mediate in Ukraine war

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

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

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

  10. South Africa asked to mediate in Ukraine war

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

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

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

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

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

  13. 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

  14. Ukraine: Three women raise funds to help those fleeing the conflict.

    A medical student who documented her plans to leave Ukraine triggered the project.

  15. Mozambique: What next for the insurgency in Cabo Delgado?

    The Jihadist conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands in the northern region.

  16. Ukraine: Former defence minister reacts to racism claims from those fleeing

    Andriy Zagorodnyuk served as Ukraine's defence minister from 2019 to 2020

  17. The Malawian woman helping to end the stigma against teenage pregnancy

    Single young mother Tusaiwe Munkhondya wants to help more women like her

  18. Outrage grows after woman stripped in broad daylight

    Kenya's motorbike taxis have been ordered to re-register

  19. Ukraine: Trapped Nigerian on friendship and terror in Sumy

    Nigerian veterinary student Samuel Otunla has been stuck in Sumy

  20. Kenya's vice president on the fallout with the president

    Kenya's William Ruto says he has had to put up with "all manner of prejudices"

  21. Tanzanian students trying to flee Ukraine are forced back

    Tanzanian students trying to flee Ukraine are forced back by Ukrainian army

  22. Ukraine: Why did Eritrea vote against UN resolution?

    Eritrea was one of only five countries to vote against a UN resolution condemning Russia

  23. Our Resident Presidents mull babies in classrooms

    This week our Resident Presidents ask whether babies should be allowed in classrooms

  24. Hundreds of Ukrainian tourists stranded in Zanzibar

    Ukraine closed its airspace last week citing a high risk to flight safety

  25. Tanzania opposition figure Freeman Mbowe freed

    He was detained for seven months on terror charges

  26. International medicine students in Ukraine denied online lectures

    Some students say they were threatened with fines if they missed in-person lectures

  27. The Polish group helping refugees escaping from Ukraine

    "Black is Polish" set up a database to help refugees fleeing Ukraine

  28. How is the Zimbabwean government repatriating its nationals?

    Numerous students are still in Ukraine

  29. Ukraine: IOM say those fleeing should not face discrimination

    African nationals say they have experienced racism whilst trying to cross the border.

  30. Ukraine: What is the economic impact on the continent?

    Western countries have imposed sanctions on Russia to try and weaken its military effort.

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