Africa Live this week: 12-19 September 2022

Nigeria angered after military chief denied Canada entry published at 13:54 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

The chief of defence staff was among those who were prevented from travelling to an official event.

Liberian president suspends hundreds of officials over asset declaration failurepublished at 11:25 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

Over 450 officials are off work without pay for failing to disclose their assets.

The 'baby Olympian' and the pregnancy that stunned the world published at 09:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez says it is important to tell women "your body can surprise you" after competing at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.

Piercings and prayers: Africa's top shotspublished at 08:09 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

DR Congo singer killed filming music video in war-torn Gomapublished at 08:06 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his critical songs, died after releasing a track condemning the city's rebel occupation.

US to have seat at Chagos talks, says Mauritian PMpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February

Navin Ramgoolam says the acceptance of a US presence shows he is willing to find common ground.

'No obstacles' to Russian Red Sea base - Sudanpublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February

The status of the naval base deal has been unclear since war broke out in Sudan in 2023.

Is it checkmate for South Africa after Trump threats?published at 01:35 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February

The US president is ratcheting up pressure on South Africa over its domestic and foreign policy.

Confusion clouds efforts to save Gaza ceasefirepublished at 23:57 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

Egypt and Qatar are "intensifying diplomatic efforts" as concern grows that fighting will resume.

Ghana's ex-finance minister declared a fugitivepublished at 19:32 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

Ken Ofori-Atta, who held the post in 2017-2024, is implicated in several high-profile corruption cases.

Sudan fighters accused of storming famine-hit camppublished at 15:47 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

Paramilitaries have been accused of burning a market and homes at a camp for displaced people.

F1 'monitors' conflict amid Rwanda grand prix concernspublished at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

Formula 1 says it is "closely monitoring" the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the context of Rwanda's bid to host a grand prix.

US aid pause hits DR Congo humanitarian work - UNpublished at 13:58 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

Last year, humanitarian projects in DR Congo received 70% of their funding from the US.

Egypt to present 'vision' to rebuild Gaza without displacementpublished at 13:49 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

The Arab state is seeking an alternative to Donald Trump's plan to relocate some two million Palestinians.

Visit Rwanda deal does not 'match ethics' of PSG - Mulumbupublished at 12:35 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

Former DR Congo captain Youssouf Mulumbu calls on Paris St-Germain to reconsider its Visit Rwanda deal amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in his homeland.

Oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBCpublished at 01:24 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February

The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.

Rebels attack DR Congo army ending lull in fightingpublished at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

After a quiet couple of days, residents in South Kivu woke up to heavy shelling.

Huge data price hike sparks anger in Nigeriapublished at 14:09 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Already suffering from a high inflation rate, Nigerians are now facing bigger phone bills.

Ghana veteran Andre Ayew 'not ready to stop'published at 13:02 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Ghana forward Andre Ayew says focus is the key to his longevity and he is 'not ready to stop football' aged 35.

Detained Ugandan politician starts hunger strikepublished at 12:41 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February

Veteran politician Kizza Besigye has been held for nearly three months as he awaits a trial.

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