Concerns grow over lack of Senegal election date

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Police fire tear gas at pockets of protesters angry at the delay to this month's presidential poll.

Nigeria’s ‘fighting spirit’ key to Afcon dreams

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William Troost-Ekong says Nigeria's "fighting spirit" will bring the Super Eagles their first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013.

Is there a fresh wave of piracy off Somalia’s coast?

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Recent India Ocean hijackings are fuelling concerns that an old problem could be making a comeback.

Wissa penalty helps DR Congo into Afcon last four

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Yoane Wissa scores a penalty as DR Congo come from behind to beat Guinea 3-1 in the quarter-finals at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Reporter’s eyewitness account of the Nairobi gas explosion

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BBC Africa's Dorcas Wangira recounts her experience of the fiery blast in Kenya's capital.

Lookman fires Nigeria into Afcon semi-finals

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Ademola Lookman scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Angola to reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

UN receiving reports of Sudan starvation deaths

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As the fighting escalates the World Food Programme is unable to reach many of those in need.

Afrobeat is now part of pop music, says Grammys CEO

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This is the first time African music will have its own category at the prestigious Grammy awards.

‘Increase in prize money’ key to Afcon gap narrowing

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An increase in prize money has contributed to the success of lower-ranked teams at Afcon 2023, claims the head of African football.

Ghana enforces controversial emissions levy

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Each diesel or petrol vehicle will incur up to $24 a year under a new law meant to curb emissions.