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

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

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

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

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will "fight" for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will "fight" for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will "fight" for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

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

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

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.

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

Antoine Semenyo's future enters a crucial 48 hours with the Bournemouth attacker eager to have his potential departure to Manchester City concluded by 1 January.

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.

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

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

The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders.

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.