Afcon glory is ‘revenge’ for Ivory Coast coach Fae

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Emerse Fae says guiding Ivory Coast to the 2023 Afcon title feels like "revenge" after he was forced to retire from playing early.

Wanted US fugitive re-captured after escape in Kenya

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Kelvin Kangethe escaped custody in Kenya, and is wanted by US police in connection with a murder.

Nigerians turn to rice that’s normally thrown away

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"Afafata" rice is usually discarded but rising prices mean many northern families are now eating it.

Kundananji’s path to breaking women’s transfer record

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How Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji became the most expensive women's footballer in history after moving to NWSL club Bay FC.

Cash and villas for footballers after Africa triumph

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Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents.

Pregnant woman among dozens massacred in Ethiopia

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At least 45 civilians were killed in door-to-door raids by Ethiopian troops last month, a rights body says.

The winners and losers from memorable Afcon finals

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BBC Sport Africa takes a look at the winners and losers from Afcon 2023, including VAR technology and Mohamed Salah's misery.

Ivory Coast football fans flock to see victory parade

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Ivory Coast began the tournament as the underdogs of Afcon but rose to become champions.

Anti-Western protesters in DR Congo tear-gassed

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Protesters demand that foreign powers use their influence over Rwanda to curb conflict in the east.

Kelvin Kiptum’s final BBC interview

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The Kenyan athlete spoke to the BBC in 2023 about beating Eliud Kipchoge's marathon world record.