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BBC News - Africa
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Sudan-South Sudan border: Clashes kill dozens in disputed Abyei region

Mon, 29/01/2024 - 17:32
The UN says one of its peacekeepers was killed while taking affected civilians to hospital.

Afcon 2023: Brentford's Yoane Wissa hails DR Congo's 'togetherness' after win over Egypt

Mon, 29/01/2024 - 16:29
Brentford's Yoane Wissa hails the "togetherness" of his DR Congo team after they booked a place in the Afcon quarter-finals with a penalties win over Egypt.

Jacob Zuma: ANC suspends ex-South Africa president after rival party launch

Mon, 29/01/2024 - 15:46
It comes after the former president said he would never again vote for the party he once led.

DR Congo knock Egypt out of Afcon on penalties

Sun, 28/01/2024 - 23:59
DR Congo beat Egypt 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to set up a quarter-final against Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations.

South African Airways: Troubled airline returns to intercontinental travel

Sun, 28/01/2024 - 23:57
South African Airways is trying to rebuild its reputation after being plagued by corruption allegations.

Africa Live: Tinubu rejects Nigerian criminal stereotype

Sun, 28/01/2024 - 19:56
The Nigerian president says his compatriots are "victims of mislabelling" and are misrepresented - and more stories.

Afcon 2023: Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Guinea - Mohamed Bayo nets dramatic winner

Sun, 28/01/2024 - 19:41
Mohamed Bayo nets an injury-time winner as Guinea beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ecowas: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quit West African bloc

Sun, 28/01/2024 - 18:31
The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule.

Afcon 2023: Mauritania out to make more history with boss 'like Jose Mourinho'

Sun, 28/01/2024 - 07:53
Mauritania are full of belief as they prepare for their Afcon 2023 last-16 tie thanks to boss Amir Abdou, who is like Jose Mourinho, says defender Lamine Ba.

The Nigerian professor who makes more money welding

Sun, 28/01/2024 - 01:51
He has shocked many of his colleagues, who regard it as a menial job but are jealous of his income.

Afcon 2023: Angola 3-0 Namibia - Gelson Dala nets twice to book quarter-final place

Sat, 27/01/2024 - 23:00
Gelson Dala scores twice as Angola beat Namibia 3-0 to reach the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations, as both sides had a man sent off.

Afcon 2023: Nigeria 2-0 Cameroon - Super Eagles in to quarter-finals after Ademola Lookman double

Sat, 27/01/2024 - 22:19
Ademola Lookman's double gives Nigeria victory over Cameroon in a heavyweight clash in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Burkina Faso thanks Russia for 'priceless gift' of wheat

Sat, 27/01/2024 - 18:02
It is the latest overture from an isolated European power seeking to deepen ties with West Africa.