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Morocco and Zambia draw opening match of Wafcon 2024

Sun, 07/06/2025 - 01:51
An 88th-minute strike from Ghizlane Chebbak rescues a point for hosts Morocco after Barbra Banda looked to have earned Zambia victory in Rabat.
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Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen'

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 01:13
The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.
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Ghana's Thomas Partey charged with rape in UK

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 23:29
The ex-Arsenal player is charged with five counts of rape relating to two women, and one count of sexual assault over a third woman.
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Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 18:57
"The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
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Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 18:32
BBC Sport Africa runs down everything you need to know about the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
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Namibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high cost

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 16:57
There will be no state funerals until April 2026 - unless the president decides to make an exception.
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Six stars to watch at Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 13:58
From prolific newcomers to returning greats, BBC Sport Africa selects six players to watch at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
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Akon's futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned, BBC told

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 13:07
Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC.
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Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 12:09
The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.
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Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 11:57
Gen Assimi Goïta is set to remain in power until at least 2030 - his term can be renewed indefinitely.
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Tributes paid after Nigeria keeper Rufai dies aged 61

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 11:25
Peter Rufai is hailed as a "giant of football" after the former Nigeria goalkeeper died aged 61 following a prolonged illness.
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Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:20
Gen Assimi Goïta is set to remain in power until at least 2030 - his term can be renewed indefinitely.
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Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
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Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
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Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa's top shots

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 08:26
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
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Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 18:09
Africa's "premier diva" has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry.
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Ethiopia has finished building mega-dam on Nile, PM says

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:45
The dam on the Blue Nile has caused major tensions with Egypt and Sudan, and raised fears of war.
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Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 15:22
The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.
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Tanzanian PM to step down in surprise move

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 15:20
His unexpected withdrawal has sparked speculation of a power struggle within the ruling party.
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How Wafcon 2024 will be 'a dream' for underdogs Botswana

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:00
Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.
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