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BBC News - Africa
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Marathon world record holder dies in road accident

Sun, 11/02/2024 - 23:59
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

Sun, 11/02/2024 - 22:29
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

Sun, 11/02/2024 - 12:43
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

Sun, 11/02/2024 - 01:43
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

Sun, 11/02/2024 - 01:33
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

Sat, 10/02/2024 - 20:06
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

Sat, 10/02/2024 - 18:56
South Africa finish third at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties.

Nigeria aim to deny Ivorian hosts in Afcon final

Sat, 10/02/2024 - 15:31
Ivory Coast face fellow former champions Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Abidjan after a remarkable run on home soil.

The London barber behind Nigeria's Afcon success

Sat, 10/02/2024 - 08:19
Nnamdi, AKA N1Fades, has been enlisted by the Super Eagles to keep them fresh on the pitch.

Clashes spread in Senegal over election delay

Sat, 10/02/2024 - 04:30
A first fatality is reported, amid warnings the West African nation could lose its image as a stable democracy.

Why West Africa's united front is in tatters

Sat, 10/02/2024 - 02:08
Coups and broken promises test the cohesion of West Africa's regional bloc to breaking point.

Biden gaffe sparks 'they've both got pyramids' jokes

Sat, 10/02/2024 - 01:10
By confusing the Mexican and Egyptian presidents Joe Biden sparked jokes in both countries.

Toure hopes Afcon final sparks Ivory Coast party

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 19:44
Kolo Toure says Ivory Coast will have a massive party if the Elephants beat Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Guilty verdict in sensational Kenya murder trial

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 18:22
The fiance of a popular news presenter is convicted of killing a businesswoman five years ago.

The president who vowed not to overstay but plans to

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 17:06
After promising to not to extend his term of office in 2012 has Senegal's leader Macky Sall gone back on his word?

The president who vowed not to overstay but plans to

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 17:06
After promising to not to extend his term of office in 2012 has Senegal's leader Macky Sall gone back on his word?

Haller bids to cap remarkable return in Afcon final

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 06:56
Sebastien Haller fired Ivory Coast into the 2023 Nations Cup final, having returned to action 13 months ago after testicular cancer.

Cocoa price hits record high as El NiƱo hurts crops

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 05:16
The cost of the key ingredient for making chocolate has roughly doubled since the start of last year.

Games, glitz and glamour: Africa's top shots

Fri, 09/02/2024 - 00:27
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Ivorian 'spirit' praised after remarkable Afcon run

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 18:23
Squad unity has been a factor in Ivory Coast's run from 2023 Africa Cup of Nations no-hopers to possible victors.