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Sudan’s feared secret police make a comeback

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

Amira Osman is one of dozens believed to have been arrested by Sudan's feared secret police.

Morocco gripped by efforts to rescue boy trapped in well

February 4, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The five-year-old boy, Rayan, has been stuck at the bottom of a 32m deep well since Tuesday.

Cyclone Batsirai: Whole villages swept away in Madagascar

February 4, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

At least six people die and 50,000 are displaced as Cyclone Batsirai brings widespread destruction.

What we know about the killing of Moise Kabagambe in Brazil

February 4, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The murder of Moise Kabagambe, a Congolese migrant, in Brazil was captured on video and caused public outrage.

Afcon 2021: Cameroon reflect on semi-final exit on penalties against Egypt

February 4, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Cameroon's semi-final penalty shoot-out defeat at the Africa Cup of Nations is the "harsh reality of sport", says coach Toni Conceicao.

Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine

February 4, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Scientists there say it could help increase very low vaccination rates across Africa.

Africa’s week in pictures: 28 January-3 February 2022

February 4, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt coach wants final day against Senegal moved

February 4, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Egypt assistant boss Diaa al-Sayed wants their Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal to be played on Monday instead of Sunday.

Cameroon 0-0 Egypt (1-3 pens): Mohamed Salah’s side into Afcon final

February 3, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Egypt edged past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

Afcon 2021: Senegal players want to win for under-pressure coach Aliou Cisse and country

February 3, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Sadio Mane says Senegal's players are determined to ease the pressure on coach Aliou Cisse by winning the Africa Cup of Nations.