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BBC News - Africa
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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.

Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 January 2024

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 01:09
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Cash-in-transit heists bring terror to South Africa’s roads

Fri, 19/01/2024 - 01:08
Police struggle as cash-in-transit heists increase and the murder rate hits a 20-year high.

Afcon 2023: Egypt 2-2 Ghana - Pharaohs fight back for draw despite injury to Mohamed Salah

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 23:29
Mohammed Kudus nets twice for Ghana but Egypt - who lost Mohamed Salah to injury - hit back to secure a 2-2 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast 0-1 Nigeria - Super Eagles down hosts in Abidjan

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 19:41
William Troost-Ekong's penalty gives Nigeria a crucial 1-0 win over 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast in Group A.

Afcon 2023: Equatorial Guinea 4-2 Guinea-Bissau - Emilio Nsue scores hat-trick

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 16:00
Equatorial Guinea striker Emilio Nsue scores a hat-trick in a 4-2 win over Guinea-Bissau at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2024 Ivory Coast v Nigeria: 'If you don't win, don't come home'

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 15:04
Fans in Lagos are cautiously optimistic ahead of the Super Eagles' clash with the host nation.

Abuja kidnapped sisters: Nigeria defence minister hits out at crowdfunding for ransoms

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 14:02
The defence minister hits out at those paying ransoms to kidnappers after the abduction of six sisters.

Elton Jantjies: World Cup winner handed four-year ban for doping

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 13:51
Elton Jantjies, who won the 2019 World Cup with South Africa, is given a four-year ban from the sport having tested positive for Clenbuterol.

Afcon: From Accra to Abidjan, 14 hours to see Ghana's Black Stars

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 11:32
Fourteen hours and over 880km from Ghana to Ivory Coast. Would you do that to support your team?