Desiree Ellis: South Africa coach hails 2023 as ‘the year of women in sport’

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South Africa coach Desiree Ellis reflects on a successful sporting year for her nation which included a historic Women's World Cup run.

DR Congo election: President Felix Tshisekedi declared landslide winner

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President Tshisekedi wins a landslide with 73% of the vote, while the opposition calls for a rerun.

Mali: UN peacekeeping mission ends after decade

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With some 310 peacekeepers killed, Mali was the UN's second deadliest mission worldwide.

Sahara migrant smuggling: Double-edged sword of overturning Niger’s ban

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Will Niger's ending of a seven-year ban on migrant-trafficking lead to more deaths?

Faith Kipyegon: Kenyan runner on patience and self-belief in a record-breaking 2023 season

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Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon on manifesting her stellar 2023, which included world records and two World Championship golds.

Africa’s year in pictures 2023: Fans, snow and checkmate

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

Africa Cup of Nations & Asian Cup: Which Premier League players are at the tournaments?

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BBC Sport looks at which players are due to be competing in the Africa Cup of Nations and the Asian Cup in January.

South Africa files ICJ case accusing Israel of ‘genocidal acts’

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Israel says it rejects the allegation "with disgust", calling it "baseless".

Northern Ethiopia facing famine, says official

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A Tigray leader says his region is on the verge of starvation, which is denied by the federal government.

Afua Asantewaa: Ghanaian media personality ends 126-hour singing marathon

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Afua Asantewaa's Guinness World Record attempt, which began on Christmas Eve, had a huge following.