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Ethiopia army chief shot dead in ‘coup bid’ attacks

June 23, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The chief of staff is shot dead by his own bodyguard in what is described as a regional coup bid.

Ethiopia army chief shot amid unrest

June 23, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The attack on Seare Mekonnen followed an attempted coup in the northern Amhara region.

Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day three

June 23, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Three-time champions Nigeria made a winning start to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, so what can we expect on day three?

Cameroon out as England through to quarter-finals

June 22, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

England beat Cameroon 3-0 in an extraordinary last-16 tie to set-up a Women's World Cup quarter-final with Norway.

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Madagascar earn 2-2 draw with Guinea in tournament debut

June 22, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Madagascar earn a 2-2 draw against Group B opponents Guinea in their Africa Cup of Nations debut in Alexandria.

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Ex-Watford striker Odion Ighalo scores as Nigeria win 1-0 against Burundi

June 22, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Second half substitute Odion Ighalo scores as three-time winners Nigeria beat Burundi at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Militants killed while attacking Kenya police base

June 22, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

They are believed to have been fighters from the Somalia-based al-Shabab Islamist group, police say.

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Uganda claim opening 2-0 victory over DR Congo

June 22, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Uganda begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a surprise 2-0 victory over DR Congo in Group A in Egypt.

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: DR Congo v Uganda

June 22, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations game between DR Congo and Uganda.

Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria’s Samuel Kalu collapses with dehydration in training

June 22, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria forward Samuel Kalu is taken to hospital on the eve of his side's first Africa Cup of Nations match suffering from "severe dehydration".