Nigeria reach Afcon final after penalty shootout

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Stanley Nwabali saves two penalties to help Nigeria reach the Afcon 2023 final following a dramatic 1-1 draw with South Africa.

War-torn Sudan hit by internet blackout

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The internet outage comes on top of a 10-month civil war which has forced nine million from their homes.

Nigeria and South Africa ready to resume rivalry

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Three-time African champions Nigeria will rekindle their continental rivalry with South Africa in the 2023 Afcon semi-finals.

The doctor forced to go to the jihadist front line

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An anaesthetist tells the BBC he was taken from his hospital for training to combat jihadists.

South Africa slams Nigeria for football safety warning

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"Refrain from provocative celebrations," Nigeria tells citizens in South Africa before the Afcon semi-final.

Can African heavyweights survive Afcon semi-finals?

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With a recent Africa Cup of Nations triumph apiece, can Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast reach the final ahead of South Africa and DR Congo?

Ethiopia does not wish harm on Somalia – PM Abiy

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The prime minster tries to calm tensions following Ethiopia's controversial deal with Somaliland.

Kenyan cult leader charged with 191 murders

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Paul Mackenzie, accused of starving his followers to death, pleads not guilty.

DR Congo squad use Afcon spotlight to call for peace

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DR Congo players are using their semi-final appearance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to call for peace in their homeland.

Four appear in court over fatal Kenya gas blast

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The explosion in a densely populated neighbourhood in the capital killed six people last week.