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From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

The victory, which gives the junta leader a seven-year mandate, was widely expected.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has "definitely not" played his last game for the Cherries.

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.

The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.

"We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.

Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven, who qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, wants to play for England at senior level.

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.

An official involved with the World Cup Pride Match says there has been no contact from Fifa about their plans, despite the Egyptian FA's complaint.

Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.