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Managing hazards for effective and sustainable business

By Pojanee Fleury, Staff Writer

Feb. 2, 2025

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Detained veteran Ugandan opposition figure critically ill in hospital, his party says
Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Nigeria police confirm mass church abductions after previous denial
Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

More than 160 people were reportedly taken from three churches in the northern Kaduna state.

Ex-president accused of murder plot expelled from Togo to Burkina Faso
Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has not commented on the accusations from Burkina Faso.

Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40%
Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Jubilant Senegal fans join the Afcon champions parade
Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent.

Nigerian homicide police investigate death of singer Destiny Boy at 22
Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.

Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win
Posted on Monday January 19, 2026

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

Senegal reserve keeper jokes after Afcon towel scuffles
Posted on Monday January 19, 2026

Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.

'An ambassador for African football' - Mane is Senegal's Afcon hero
Posted on Sunday January 18, 2026

Senegal forward Sadio Mane is the hero once again, but this time for unexpected reasons as his side leaves the pitch during the chaotic Afcon final win over Morocco.

'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's triumph
Posted on Monday January 19, 2026

Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play.

Diaz will 'have nightmares' over 'Panenka' failure
Posted on Monday January 19, 2026

Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.

Nigeria's renowned master wood carver and the fertility goddess
Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Drums, chants and celebrations as Ethiopians mark the baptism of Jesus
Posted on Monday January 19, 2026

The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them
Posted on Monday January 19, 2026

BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.

'I want to show the world what Africa is': YouTube star brings joy and tears on tour
Posted on Sunday January 18, 2026

"I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy," he says on his maiden tour of the continent.

What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda
Posted on Saturday January 17, 2026

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader becomes civilian president
Posted on Saturday January 17, 2026

Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he's won a seventh term
Posted on Saturday January 17, 2026

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Tragic death of Adichie's young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings
Posted on Friday January 16, 2026

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year
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South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia
Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026

The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.

Senegal 'concerns' over treatment before Afcon final
Posted on Saturday January 17, 2026

Senegal's football federation says a "lack of adequate security" left players and staff "at risk" on their arrival in Rabat for Sunday's final against hosts Morocco.

Eto'o handed ban and fine for misconduct at Afcon
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026

Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.

Morocco set for derby with Algeria in Wafcon 2026 group
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026

Morocco are handed a North African derby with Algeria and holders Nigeria will face Zambia in the group stage at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Mane destroys Salah's Afcon dream again - will he get another chance?
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition?

Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Senegal won Afcon 2025 thanks to Pape Gueye's stunning extra-time goal which decided a fantastic and controversial final.

Burkina Faso sack coach as Mali hit by resignations
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali's football federation resign.

All you need to know about Afcon 2025
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BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Morocco face Senegal in the final of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.


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