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Elaliite and elkinstantonite are the new names but the Saar people in Somalia call it Nightfall.

Janusz Walus is stabbed and wounded days before he was due to be released on parole.

RTS,S jab will be given to five to 17-month-olds across the southern African nation.

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup game between Tunisia and France.

The incident occurred days after a court ordered the release of the far-right killer of Chris Hani.

Goalkeeper Andre Onana leaves Cameroon's World Cup squad, saying there has been 'no will' to find a solution after he was suspended for disciplinary reasons.

Mohammed Kudus gets praise from Ghana's coach and senior players after the midfielder's starring display in their World Cup win over South Korea.

As Africa prepares to launch its own Hundred competition, the continent's top official says it's time to put bats, not guns, in the hands of kids.

Three people are being treated for dehydration after the 11-day voyage from Lagos in Nigeria.

Some Ugandans have been attacking the government's efforts, even denying the Ebola virus's existence.

The government is backing solar energy to help solve the continuing problem of power shortages.

Nigeria's official for museums calls it a "great day" as the Horniman signs over looted objects.

With one round of group matches left, BBC Sport Africa looks at what the continent's teams need to do to reach the last 16.

Cameroon and Serbia's thrilling draw and Ghana's frenetic win over South Korea combine to deliver the most entertaining day of the 2022 World Cup so far.

Ghana win an exhilarating match packed with twists and turns against South Korea in front of a vibrant crowd at Education City Stadium.

Cameroon coach Rigobert Song says goalkeeper Andre Onana asked not to play their second group match at the World Cup amid reports of a falling out between the pair in Qatar.

Gustavo Alfaro wants his Ecuador side to play the "best World Cup in Ecuadorean history" as they look to secure their place in the last 16.

Kenya's ban from global football is lifted by Fifa after conditions required by the world governing body were met.

The change to mpox was prompted by concerns over negative connotations from the name of the virus.

After Ghana's defeat to Portugal, the Black Star fans are confident they can beat South Korea.