Wafcon return provides 'hope' in eastern DR Congo

Residents of eastern DR Congo say the country's appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations provides hope at a time of conflict.

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Nigeria has 'enough problems' and can't take deportees from US, minister says

Nigeria cannot accept Venezuelans because "we already have over 230 million people," says the foreign minister.

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Lara said I should have broken his record - Mulder

West Indies great Brian Lara tells South Africa's Wiaan Mulder he should have tried to overhaul his Test record of 400 not out instead of declaring.

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How Wafcon 2024 will be 'a dream' for underdogs Botswana

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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The US helped successfully tackle Aids - now cuts put that at risk

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

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The US helped successfully tackle Aids - now cuts put that at risk

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed.

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Why 'pan-Africanist' influencers pushed rumours of a coup

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

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Senegal brush DR Congo aside at Wafcon

Mama Diop and Ngeunar Ndiaye both score twice as Senegal comfortably beat DR Congo 4-0 at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

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Chebet & Kipyegon break world records in Oregon

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet break world records at the Eugene Diamond League meeting.

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South Africa's political marriage of convenience avoids divorce - just

One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.

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Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces

The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.

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Morocco 'showed fight' to claim draw in Wafcon opener

Morocco forward Sakina Ouzraoui says the hosts showed spirit to claim a late draw in the opening match of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.

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Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024

BBC Sport Africa runs down everything you need to know about the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power

Gen Assimi Goïta is set to remain in power until at least 2030 - his term can be renewed indefinitely.

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Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen'

The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.

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'I lost a baby and then rescued a child dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war'

A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.

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Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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