In pictures: Snow falls in Algeria’s Sahara Desert

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The ice crystals leave stunning patterns in the sands of the Sahara, the world's largest hot desert.

Afcon 2021: Minnows Comoros dream of World Cup after shocking Ghana

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After Comoros shocked former champions Ghana at the Nations Cup, the islanders' coach thinks they can reach an expanded World Cup.

Edouard Mendy: Best Fifa award gives Chelsea and Senegal keeper ‘immense pride’

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Chelsea and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy feels "immense pride" to be named as Best Fifa men's goalkeeper for 2021.

Somali survivor: The resilience of living through serial suicide attacks

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Former BBC reporter Mohamed Moalimu is recovering after being targeted on Sunday in Somalia.

Morocco and Gabon through after 2-2 thriller

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Morocco draw 2-2 with Gabon in one of the games of the Africa Cup of Nations so far as both sides progress from Group C.

Afcon 2021: Ghana dumped out by debutants Comoros

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Ghana suffer a humiliating group-stage exit at the Nations Cup as the four-time champions are beaten 3-2 by debutants Comoros.

Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks

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It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped.

Afcon 2021: Guinea reach last 16 despite Zimbabwe defeat

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Guinea reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations despite losing 2-1 to Zimbabwe as referee Salima Mukansanga makes history.

Afcon 2021: Senegal top Group B despite Malawi draw

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Senegal finish top of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Malawi in Bafoussam.

Afcon 2021: Tunisia hit by Covid outbreak before facing The Gambia

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Tunisia could be without 12 players for their pivotal Africa Cup of Nations Group F game against The Gambia because of coronavirus.