Afcon 2023: Morocco 3-0 Tanzania – Atlas Lions beat 10-man Taifa Stars

Pre-tournament favourites Morocco open their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania.

Afcon 2023: DR Congo 1-1 Zambia – Wissa nets as Leopards draw

Zambia and DR Congo draw 1-1 in Group F as the opening round of games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations come to a close.

Ernest Bai Koroma: Former president can leave Sierra Leone amid Nigeria exile rumours

Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with treason after being linked to a failed coup last November.

Rita Waeni: Foreigner held over murder that shocked Kenya

The shocking killing of student Rita Waeni, 20, has ignited an anti-femicide campaign in Kenya.

Somalia turns back Ethiopian plane headed for Somaliland

The plane was carrying Ethiopian officials to the self-declared republic of Somaliland.

Rwandan president Paul Kagame suggests UK could get money back

Paul Kagame tells the BBC he could return money if no asylum seekers are sent to his country by the UK.

Paul Mackenzie: Kenya starvation cult leader to undergo mental health checks

Psychiatrists will assess whether the man accused of 400 deaths is fit to stand trial.

Ibadan explosion in Nigeria: ‘The roof fell on my mother in bed’

Two people are killed and 77 injured when explosives illegally stored in a residential area ignite, officials say.

Comoros President Azali Assoumani wins fourth term in disputed poll

President Azali Assoumani is re-elected with 63% of the vote, amid an extremely low turnout.

Afcon 2023: Mali open their campaign with a win over South Africa as Percy Tau misses penalty

Mali begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2023 campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa as Percy Tau misses a first-half penalty for Bafana Bafana.