Omicron: Is racism why South African evidence of milder infection was ignored?

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South African scientists tell the BBC their research should have been taken more seriously.

Afcon 2021: Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Mali and The Gambia reach last 16

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Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Mali and The Gambia all reach the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations without playing.

Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail

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Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults.

Afcon 2021: Nigeria top group after win over Guinea-Bissau

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Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau to become the only side at the Africa Cup of Nations to win all three group games.

Afcon 2021: Egypt reach last 16 with win over Sudan

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Egypt edge past Sudan to finish second in Group D and qualify for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Eguavoen backs appointment of Peseiro as Nigeria coach

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Augustine Eguavoen backs the appointment of Jose Peseiro as his successor as Nigeria coach after the Africa Cup of Nations.

In pictures: Snow falls in Algeria’s Sahara Desert

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The ice crystals leave stunning patterns in the sands of the Sahara, the world's largest hot desert.

Afcon 2021: Minnows Comoros dream of World Cup after shocking Ghana

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After Comoros shocked former champions Ghana at the Nations Cup, the islanders' coach thinks they can reach an expanded World Cup.

Edouard Mendy: Best Fifa award gives Chelsea and Senegal keeper ‘immense pride’

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Chelsea and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy feels "immense pride" to be named as Best Fifa men's goalkeeper for 2021.

Somali survivor: The resilience of living through serial suicide attacks

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Former BBC reporter Mohamed Moalimu is recovering after being targeted on Sunday in Somalia.