Ousmane Sonko: Senegal court boost for opposition leader’s election bid

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Ousmane Sonko's repeated arrests have sparked deadly unrest in one of West Africa's most stable democracies.

Joshua Mollel: Tanzania says student killed in Israel by Hamas

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It was initially reported that Joshua Mollel had been taken hostage by Hamas, along with a colleague.

DR Congo election: ‘We would vote for peace – if we had a vote’

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Ending the rebellion in the east dominates campaigning but fails to impress those fleeing fighting.

COP28: Deal agreed at the climate change conference on fossil fuels

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With the pledges and commitments made this year, has the summit been a success?

Afcon 2023: TV coverage, fixtures, schedule, format, groups and kick-off times

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BBC Sport provides a guide to the format, schedule, venues and kick-off times at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, including TV coverage.

Victor Osimhen: Nigeria striker’s journey from Lagos streets to ‘new king of Africa’

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How Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen went from humble beginnings in Nigeria to being crowned Africa's Footballer of the Year.

Zulu king’s official crowning by President Rampahosa invalid, court rules

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A South African court rules the president failed to comply with the law when recognising the new king.

Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast to use school children and volunteers to fill stadiums

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Ivory Coast will use school children and volunteers to fill some stadiums during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in January.

Zahara: South African music icon dies aged 36

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Zahara, known for her soulful voice and hit song Loliwe, was once named in a BBC 100 Women list.

Niger junta refuses to free ex-leader Mohamed Bazoum and have sanctions dropped

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Regional bloc Ecowas says it will maintain sanctions on Niger after military leaders refused their offer.