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BBC News - Africa
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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.

Sudan migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 14:13
A total of 13 bodies have been recovered, while 27 people are still missing, an official says.

Nigeria's Troost-Ekong dreams of lifting Afcon trophy

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 12:27
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says lifting the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations trophy would be an "amazing" moment.

Victorious Nigerians taunt South Africans with Tyla hit

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 11:18
South Africa's Tyla beat Nigerian superstars at the Grammys - but their footballers get revenge.

Ghana suspends controversial power tax after uproar

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 10:28
Trade unions have warned that the 15% tax on domestic users will worsen the cost-of-living crisis.

US murder fugitive escapes custody in Kenya

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 07:34
Kelvin Kangethe was being detained in Kenya pending the processing of his extradition to the US.

Ivory Coast's Haller sets up final against Nigeria

Wed, 07/02/2024 - 22:43
Sebastien Haller scores the winner as 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat DR Congo to set up a final against Nigeria.

Nigeria reach Afcon final after penalty shootout

Wed, 07/02/2024 - 20:05
Stanley Nwabali saves two penalties to help Nigeria reach the Afcon 2023 final following a dramatic 1-1 draw with South Africa.

War-torn Sudan hit by internet blackout

Wed, 07/02/2024 - 13:08
The internet outage comes on top of a 10-month civil war which has forced nine million from their homes.

Nigeria and South Africa ready to resume rivalry

Wed, 07/02/2024 - 06:51
Three-time African champions Nigeria will rekindle their continental rivalry with South Africa in the 2023 Afcon semi-finals.

The doctor forced to go to the jihadist front line

Wed, 07/02/2024 - 00:34
An anaesthetist tells the BBC he was taken from his hospital for training to combat jihadists.

South Africa slams Nigeria for football safety warning

Tue, 06/02/2024 - 20:56
"Refrain from provocative celebrations," Nigeria tells citizens in South Africa before the Afcon semi-final.

Can African heavyweights survive Afcon semi-finals?

Tue, 06/02/2024 - 18:42
With a recent Africa Cup of Nations triumph apiece, can Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast reach the final ahead of South Africa and DR Congo?

Ethiopia does not wish harm on Somalia - PM Abiy

Tue, 06/02/2024 - 17:26
The prime minster tries to calm tensions following Ethiopia's controversial deal with Somaliland.

Kenyan cult leader charged with 191 murders

Tue, 06/02/2024 - 14:00
Paul Mackenzie, accused of starving his followers to death, pleads not guilty.