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BBC News - Africa
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Afcon 2023: Algeria 2-2 Burkina Faso - Baghdad Bounedjah double seals draw for Algeria

Sat, 20/01/2024 - 16:56
A Baghdad Bounedjah double keeps Algeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hopes alive in a draw with Burkino Faso in Group D.

Igad: Sudan leaves regional bloc over attempt to end war

Sat, 20/01/2024 - 16:40
Sudan suspends its membership as Igad attempts to end the country's month-long civil war.

Afcon 2023: Mauritania v Angola

Sat, 20/01/2024 - 16:01
Live coverage of Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Mauritania and Angola (17:00 GMT).

Will Félix Tshisekedi deliver war or peace for DR Congo and Rwanda?

Sat, 20/01/2024 - 03:03
President Félix Tshisekedi had threatened that he could take the war to Rwanda if re-elected.

Afcon 2023: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah misses Egypt's next two games with hamstring injury

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 23:12
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt's vital Africa Cup of Nations Group B game against Cape Verde on Monday with a hamstring injury.

Afcon 2023: Guinea 1-0 The Gambia - Aguibou Camara strike gives Syli National win

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 21:56
Aguibou Camara's goal gives Guinea a 1-0 win over The Gambia to put them on the brink of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last 16.

Afcon 2023: Tanzania suspend manager Adel Amrouche after eight-match Caf ban

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 20:28
Tanzania suspend boss Adel Amrouche after he received an eight-match ban for comments he made about Morocco.

Afcon 2023: Senegal 3-1 Cameroon - Sadio Mane nets as Teranga Lions go through

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 19:18
Defending champions Senegal book their place in the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Cameroon.

The Non-Aligned Movement: What is it? and is it still relevant?

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 18:40
Over half the world’s population is represented by the organisation but is it still relevant today?

Dope Nation: Ghana's musical twins riding the amapiano wave

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 17:45
Ghanapiano is the name they give their fusion sound, linking the best of West and South African styles.

Johannesburg security firms battle with vehicle robberies in broad daylight

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 16:13
On the streets of Johannesburg, security firms are battling with vehicle robberies in broad daylight.

Afcon 2023: Cape Verde 3-0 Mozambique - Bebe 40-yard free-kick helps seal last-16 spot

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 16:06
Bebe scores a 40-yard free-kick as Cape Verde beat Mozambique to become the first team to book their last-16 place at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president flies to Nigeria for medical care

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 14:14
Ernest Bai Koroma is granted temporary leave but must return for his court case in March, a court rules.

Afcon 2023: Victor Osimhen asked William Troost-Ekong to take Nigeria penalty

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 14:11
William-Troost Ekong says he was asked to take Nigeria's decisive penalty against Ivory Coast by striker Victor Osimhen.

Female Mokoro polers changing stereotypes in Botswana's Okavango Delta

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 14:02
Cindy Mothogaathobogwe steers wildlife safari tourists on a Mokoro canoe through the Okavango Delta.

Kenya health insurance fund: Boost for President William Ruto as court lifts ban

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 12:51
The scheme, one of President Ruto's key policies, seeks to provide affordable healthcare to all Kenyans.

Thomas Kwoyelo: Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander on trial

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 12:15
Former child soldier Thomas Kwoyelo faces more than 90 charges, including murder and rape.

Nelson Mandela auction: South Africa seeks to block sale in row over heritage

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 11:54
The government aims to block the sale of personal items to preserve the anti-apartheid hero's legacy.

Comoros election: Internet cut after protests

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 09:04
Opposition supporters are angry at the re-election of President Assoumani, describing it as fraud.

Antum Naqvi: Cricket-playing pilot flying high for Zimbabwe

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 07:03
Antum Naqvi, a qualified airline pilot, sets his sights on the playing cricket for Zimbabwe after breaking domestic records.