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Tunisia judges locked out of their offices after President Saied’s decree

February 7, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

President Kais Saied dissolves the country's main legal body, accusing judges of corruption and bias.

Afcon 2021: Senegal beat Egypt on penalties to win first-ever Nations Cup

February 7, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Sadio Mane nets the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw.

Africa Union summit: Leaders complain about ‘wave of coups’

February 6, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa.

Queen’s Jubilee: Her Majesty’s journey through Africa

February 6, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A look back through some of the archive footage of the Queen's visits to Africa.

Rayan: How Morocco held its breath for the boy stuck in a well

February 6, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The North African nation was united in hopes and prayers that five-year-old Rayan Oram would be saved.

Cameroon beat Burkina Faso after dramatic comeback

February 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Cameroon come from 3-0 down to level at 3-3 against Burkina Faso before winning a penalty shootout to clinch third place at the Africa Cup of Nations.

African Super League ‘to change landscape of football’ on continent

February 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A proposed African Super League would be "world class" according to Confederation of African football president Patrice Motsepe.

Rayan: Moroccan boy trapped in well for four days dies

February 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

An anxious wait for news of their five-year-old son, Rayan, ends in grief for the parents.

Afcon 2021: Mane’s Senegal vs Salah’s Egypt – who will come out on top in final?

February 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Sadio Mane's Senegal meet Mohamed Salah's Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations final as the two Liverpool stars go head-to-head.

Emir Abdelkader: French sculpture of Algerian hero vandalised

February 5, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Vandals damage the depiction of Emir Abdelkader, once 'France's worst enemy', before its inauguration.