Afcon semi-finals: Nigeria v South Africa – watch & follow text updates

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Watch live and follow text updates from both Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, starting with Nigeria v South Africa.

Nigerian pastor arrested over alleged $1m fraud

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Theo O Ebonyi, accused of swindling his followers and others, dismisses news of his arrest as fake.

Is Senegal’s democracy under threat?

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The west African nation has never had a coup but many are worried that recent unrest could escalate.

Senegal on the brink after elections postponed

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Senegal is seen as a bastion of democracy in West Africa, yet its polls were delayed with three weeks to go.

Spice islands of Zanzibar running out of beer

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There are fears the alcohol shortage could hit the Indian Ocean islands' tourism sector

Tyla’s Grammy win fuels South Africa-Nigeria rivalry

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South Africa's Tyla beats four Nigerian stars at the Grammys, as the rivals prepare for the Afcon semi-final.

UK warns of risk of famine in Ethiopia

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James Landale travels with the UK Africa minister to northern Ethiopia, where the situation is deteriorating.

Africa Live: Tyla shines as Nigeria stars miss out in Grammy glory

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South African singer Tyla wins the inaugural Best African Music Performance, edging out Nigeria's Burna Boy and Davido - and more stories

Ivory Coast ‘mental strength’ praised as redemption awaits

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Ivory Coast interim coach Emerse Fae praises the team's "mental strength" with one of sport's great comebacks in the offing for the hosts at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Zimbabwe’s governing party wins two-thirds majority

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The results of by-elections triggered under controversial conditions give Zanu-PF a super-majority.