Why Kenyan men fail to condemn deadly misogyny

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Rising cases of femicide reveal entrenched sexist attitudes in the East African nation.

Namibia leader sworn-in hours after predecessor dies

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Namibia sees a smooth transition of power following the death in office of Hage Geingob at 82.

SA goalkeeper saves four penalties in shootout win

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Ronwen Williams saves four penalties to help South Africa reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ivory Coast net 122nd-minute winner to reach semis

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Ivory Coast produce another amazing Africa Cup of Nations escape act as Oumar Diakite's 122nd-minute winner sends the 10-man hosts into the semi-finals.

Concerns grow over lack of Senegal election date

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Police fire tear gas at pockets of protesters angry at the delay to this month's presidential poll.

Nigeria’s ‘fighting spirit’ key to Afcon dreams

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William Troost-Ekong says Nigeria's "fighting spirit" will bring the Super Eagles their first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013.

Is there a fresh wave of piracy off Somalia’s coast?

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Recent India Ocean hijackings are fuelling concerns that an old problem could be making a comeback.

Wissa penalty helps DR Congo into Afcon last four

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Yoane Wissa scores a penalty as DR Congo come from behind to beat Guinea 3-1 in the quarter-finals at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Reporter’s eyewitness account of the Nairobi gas explosion

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BBC Africa's Dorcas Wangira recounts her experience of the fiery blast in Kenya's capital.

Lookman fires Nigeria into Afcon semi-finals

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Ademola Lookman scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Angola to reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.