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Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Equatorial Guinea's Carlos Akapo and Josete Miranda are banned for four games for abusing the referee after their defeat by Sudan at Afcon 2025.

Equatorial Guinea's Carlos Akapo and Josete Miranda are banned for four games for abusing the referee after their defeat by Sudan at Afcon 2025.

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

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

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

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.

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.