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Basketball can overtake football in Nigeria, says NBA Africa vice president

September 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Basketball can overcome off-court problems that have plagued the game to supplant football as the number one sport in Nigeria, according to the vice president of NBA Africa.

Ethiopia civil war: Why fighting has resumed in Tigray and Amhara

September 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A few weeks ago, it seemed as though peace talks were imminent, so why has fighting resumed in Tigray?

Wildlife photographer of the year: Is this ape really cuddling a pet mongoose?

September 1, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Mystery and wonder in this year's shortlisted images for Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Suellen Tennyson: Kidnapped US Catholic nun freed in Burkina Faso

August 31, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Suellen Tennyson, 83, was taken hostage in the middle of the night in early April.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Barcelona striker and family ‘do not feel safe’ after robbery at home

August 31, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he and his family do not feel safe in their home after a violent robbery on Monday.

Oscar Pistorius: South African ex-Paralympian seeks to force early prison release

August 31, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The ex-Paralympian is serving a 13-year sentence for the murder of his girlfriend nine years ago.

Liberian former child soldier: ‘I’m giving back’

August 31, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former Liberian child soldier, Morris Matadi, is working with children trying to give them hope for the future.

South African actress and model Charlbi Dean dies at 32

August 31, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

There is shock at the death of a "true star-in-the-making" who was "on the verge of a breakthrough".

Suleiman Kangangi: Kenyan will be remembered as cycling ‘pioneer’ after death aged 33

August 30, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Suleiman Kangangi is hailed as a man who transcended the sport of cycling after dying aged 33 in a crash while racing in the United States.

Guinea’s military junta to release funds to host Africa Cup of Nations in 2025

August 30, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The head of Guinea's military government insists it is committed to hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and will release funds for organisational needs.