World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Sadio Mane marks 100th cap for Senegal with a brace

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Sadio Mane and Pape Matar Sarr score in Senegal's win over South Sudan as South Africa and Tanzania also secure opening 2026 World Cup qualifying victories.

Sudan conflict: ‘Our lives have become a piece of hell’

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Those living through the war, now in its seventh month, tell the BBC conditions are worse than ever.

Joseph Boakai: Who is Liberia’s next president, set to replace George Weah

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The opposition candidate Joseph Boakai is on track to be Liberia's next president, but what do we know about him?

Tanzanian student taken hostage by Hamas confirmed dead

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Clemence Felix Mtenga was an agriculture intern in Israel at the time of the Hamas attack.

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Ghana survive scare, Ivory Coast hit nine and Onana injured in Cameroon win

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Inaki Williams earns Ghana a late victory in World Cup qualifying as Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana suffers an injury scare and Ivory Coast hit nine past Seychelles.

Liberia election results: President George Weah calls Joseph Boakai to congratulate him

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President George Weah calls Joseph Boakai after his rival gained an unassailable lead in the run-off vote.

John Obi Mikel on African players sending money to family back home

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John Obi Mikel says African footballers are subject to an extra "tax" as they often have to pay to support extended family back home.

Kenya plans 40% police pay rise over three years

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The salary boost is designed to increase morale as well as tackle corruption and improve security.

Sudan civil war: Darfur’s Jem rebels join army fight against RSF

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A rebel leader tells the BBC his forces will fight a paramilitary group accused of ethnic cleansing.

Kenya’s President Ruto one of four Africans on Time climate leaders list

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Time magazine honoured Mr Ruto and three other Africans for their work in fighting climate change.