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BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 hour 29 min ago

Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast sack Jean-Louis Gasset as coach

Wed, 24/01/2024 - 14:02
Ivory Coast sack coach Jean-Louis Gasset midway through the Africa Cup of Nations despite the hosts having slim hopes of reaching the last 16.

Plateau state violence: Churches and mosques burnt in Nigeria as curfew imposed in Mangu

Wed, 24/01/2024 - 12:25
A curfew is imposed after a row over cattle leaves eight dead during ethnic and religious clashes.

World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'

Wed, 24/01/2024 - 11:02
A fertility breakthrough offers hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.

Ethiopia starvation: Fear of famine in Tigray grows

Wed, 24/01/2024 - 02:44
Reports of hundreds of children dying of starvation are trickling in from remote areas in Tigray.

Afcon 2023: Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after group-stage exit

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 23:37
Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after the Black Stars suffered a group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2023: Mauritania 1-0 Algeria - Two-time champions dumped out at group stage

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 22:17
Algeria crash out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Mauritania claim a famous first win at the finals to snatch a last-16 spot.

Afcon 2023: Angola 2-0 Burkina Faso - Both sides reach last 16

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 22:06
Angola beat Burkina Faso 2-0 as both sides progress from Group D at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Man held for murder over South Africa building fire

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 20:57
The man told a public inquiry he started a Johannesburg building fire that killed 77 people last August.

Afcon 2023: The Gambia 2-3 Cameroon - Five-time champions go through after thriller

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 20:28
Cameroon come from behind in a five-goal thriller against The Gambia to reach the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last 16.

Afcon 2023: Tom Saintfiet quits as The Gambia boss after group-stage exit

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 20:22
Tom Saintfiet resigns as coach of The Gambia after the Scorpions suffered a group-stage exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2023: Guinea 0-2 Senegal - Holders top group with perfect record

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 19:34
Holders Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 to secure top spot in Group C with a 100% record at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2023: Mohammed Kudus 'can't explain' Ghana's late misery against Mozambique

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 17:42
Mohammed Kudus says he "can't explain" Ghana's damaging late collapse against Mozambique at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2023: Emilio Nsue says Equatorial Guinea will stay 'humble' after thrashing Ivory Coast

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 15:54
Africa Cup of Nations 2023 top scorer Emilio Nsue says Equatorial Guinea are staying grounded after thrashing hosts Ivory Coast.

Aliko Dangote keeps billionaire crown despite Nigeria's struggling economy

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 14:35
Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote is Africa's richest man for the 13th year in a row, according to Forbes.

Thabi Leoka PhD: South Africa President Ramaphosa axes adviser

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 12:28
Thabi Leoka denies misrepresenting her qualification as journalists investigate her London doctorate.

Liberia's President Boakai had heat exhaustion during inauguration - spokesman

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 11:50
Joseph Boakai, 79, suffered from heat exhaustion during his inauguration speech, his office says.

Zambia mine: Chinese nationals among miners trapped in flooded shaft

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 10:18
Five Zambians and two Chinese nationals are trapped in a copper mine after it flooded.

Rita Waeni killing: Two Nigerians held in Kenya over student’s death, police say

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 09:10
The brutal killing of the 20-year-old has led to calls for more to be done to address femicide.

Afcon 2023: The African footballers putting their hearts on the line

Tue, 23/01/2024 - 06:55
One Zambia star is missing from the Africa Cup of Nations with a cardiac issue, but other Africans have played on despite heart risks.

Afcon 2023: Mozambique 2-2 Ghana - Black Stars set for exit after late collapse

Mon, 22/01/2024 - 22:42
Ghana concede twice in stoppage-time to throw away a two-goal lead to draw with Mozambique and almost certainly exit the Africa Cup of Nations.