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The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given "a life of luxury" in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Reigning champion Tigst Assefa will target a repeat of her record-breaking London Marathon victory when she takes on rivals Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir in this year's race.

Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case.

Abena Christine Jon'el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.

Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build a maternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.

The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.

Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.

Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.

The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.

Kizza Besigye's wife has been to visit him at Luzira Prison and says he is extremely weak.

After chaotic scenes in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport Africa explores what else we learned from just under a month of competition in Morocco.

After chaotic scenes in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport Africa explores what else we learned from just under a month of competition in Morocco.

More than 160 people were reportedly taken from three churches in the northern Kaduna state.

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.