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The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Terrified residents say heavy artillery and gunfire has hit Uvira, the gateway to Burundi.

The US Treasury said the network of four entities and four individuals is primarily Colombian.

The two four-storey buildings that came down in Fez contained eight families, state media report.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

BBC Sport explores Mohamed Salah's personality with help from the people who know him best.

The organisation behind the LGBTQ+ "Pride Match" at the 2026 World Cup say they intend to push forward with their plans despite one of the teams involved objecting to Fifa.

His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.

BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Mohamed Salah is destroying his legacy and should not be involved in Liverpool's next two games before he goes off to the Africa Cup of Nations, says Wayne Rooney.

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.

South Africa extend head coach Rassie Erasmus' contract until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.