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Nigerians turn to rice that's normally thrown away

"Afafata" rice is usually discarded but rising prices mean many northern families are now eating it.

Kundananji's path to breaking women's transfer record

How Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji became the most expensive women's footballer in history after moving to NWSL club Bay FC.

Cash and villas for footballers after Africa triumph

Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents.

Pregnant woman among dozens massacred in Ethiopia

At least 45 civilians were killed in door-to-door raids by Ethiopian troops last month, a rights body says.

The winners and losers from memorable Afcon finals

BBC Sport Africa takes a look at the winners and losers from Afcon 2023, including VAR technology and Mohamed Salah's misery.

Ivory Coast football fans flock to see victory parade

Ivory Coast began the tournament as the underdogs of Afcon but rose to become champions.

Anti-Western protesters in DR Congo tear-gassed

Protesters demand that foreign powers use their influence over Rwanda to curb conflict in the east.

Kelvin Kiptum's final BBC interview

The Kenyan athlete spoke to the BBC in 2023 about beating Eliud Kipchoge's marathon world record.

Kelvin Kiptum's final BBC interview

Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum spoke to the BBC in 2023 about beating Eloiud Kipchoge's marathon world record.

How Nigerians console themselves after Afcon heartbreak

Nigerians are finding ways to get over the heartbreak of losing the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Kiptum - the marathon runner destined for greatness

Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum was on the cusp of greatness when his life was cut short in an accident.

'We feel betrayed' - why anger has engulfed Senegal

Imams and protesters unite in anger at a poll delay rocking Senegal's democratic credentials.

Africa Live: Ghana opposition rejects bid to change election date

The opposition says the proposal to push polls backwards to November from December this year not feasible - and more stories

Marathon world record holder dies in road accident

Kelvin Kiptum, 24, was killed alongside his coach near the Kenyan town of Eldoret, an official says.

Haller gives Ivory Coast victory in Afcon final

Sebastien Haller is the hero again as Ivory Coast come from behind to beat Nigeria and win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Nigerian bank chief killed in US helicopter crash

The head of Nigeria's largest bank has been killed when a helicopter he was flying in crashed in California desert.

Panic in DR Congo city as rebels advance

The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east.

The child soldier who moulded a new future

One of Uganda's best sculptors, Peter Oloya, has used art to overcome his childhood abduction.

Afcon: Nigeria lead hosts Ivory Coast in final - watch & follow text

Watch live coverage and follow text updates of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final as Nigeria take on Ivory Coast.

South Africa secure best Afcon finish since 2000

South Africa finish third at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties.