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A Tribe Called Judah becomes highest-earning Nigerian film

The film has grossed over $1m in domestic theatres since it was released on 15 December last year.

Ousmane Sonko: Senegal court upholds opposition leader's libel conviction

Senegal's Supreme Court rejects opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's appeal against a libel conviction.

Africa's week in pictures: 29 December 2023-4 January 2024

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Oscar Pistorius - the fallen hero and his future

What next for the former Paralympic champion as he is freed on parole 11 years after murdering his girlfriend?

Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole in South Africa

The athlete, who ran on carbon-fibre prosthetics, murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.

Will Smith surprises Guinea student who biked across Africa

The Hollywood star was moved by the BBC story of the student who pedalled 4,000km to get to a university.

South Africa v India: Tourists win in a day and a half in historic Newlands Test to draw series

Just 107 overs are bowled as India beat South Africa in the shortest Test to produce a winner in the history of the game.