Nelson Mandela funeral: Fifteen arrested in South Africa over fraud

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Fifteen members of the ruling African National Congress party are accused of corruption.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: What does the future hold?

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What does the future hold for Ethiopia, and what challenges remain in the Tigray region?

Shell in Nigeria: Polluted communities ‘can sue in English courts’

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The UK Supreme Court's ruling is a victory for communities severely hit by pollution in the Niger Delta.

Club World Cup: Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane says ‘We could have won with Mane and Salah’

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Al Ahly's South African coach Pitso Mosimane says his side could have won the Club World Cup with Sadio Mane and Mo Salah in his team.

South African variant: What is behind the Covid-19 surge in southern Africa?

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Coronavirus cases have been on the increase across countries in southern Africa.

LGBT+ History Month: Eudy Simelane – the international footballer murdered for being gay

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BBC Sport looks at the life and legacy of Eudy Simelane - an openly gay South Africa international footballer who was raped and murdered in 2008.

Africa’s week in pictures: 5 – 11 February 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Al Ahly beat Palmeiras to clinch third place at Club World Cup

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Egypt's Al Ahly equal their best finish at the Fifa Club World Cup when defeating South American champions Palmeiras in the third-place play-off.

African Champions League: Kaizer Chiefs looking to set the record straight

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South Africa's most successful and best-supported club Kaizer Chiefs are now aiming to make an impact in continental competition.

Egypt’s revolution: ‘The roar of the crowd shook my feet’

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Photographer Laura El-Tantawy looks back at her work documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt.