Afcon 2023: Saudi Arabia-based players will be ‘at top level’ at finals in Ivory Coast

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With more players now based in Saudi Arabia, could the Kingdom have a big impact on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?

South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: Both sides play heavy on emotion in ICJ hearing

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After two days of legal argument, judges must now rule on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Afcon 2023: Senegal defend title as Mohamed Salah eyes win with Egypt

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Will it be third time lucky for Mohamed Salah with Egypt, with several contenders for glory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?

David Teeger: Axing of South Africa U19 cricket captain sparks antisemitism row

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Cricket South Africa officials say they demoted David Teeger because of safety concerns after his comments about the Gaza conflict.

DR Congo floods: Chaos in Kinshasa as river rises to near-record level

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The vast River Congo is overflowing, swamping entire neighbourhoods in the process.

Israel calls South Africa’s genocide claim a distortion

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Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court.

Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

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The island state becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly disease in 50 years.

Afcon 2023: From civil war in Ivory Coast to $1bn spend on hosting tournament

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After its civil war ended in 2011, Ivory Coast has now spent at least $1 billion on hosting the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa’s week in pictures: 5-11 January 2024

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Burundi shuts borders with ‘bad neighbour’ Rwanda

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Burundi has accused Rwanda of being a 'bad neighbour' for funding rebel attacks on civilians.