Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

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

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

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

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How South Africa's Abel Selacoe includes throat singing while playing the cello

Listen to the cellist who blends the deep throat singing of the Xhosa people with playing the instrument.

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UN court to hear South Africa's genocide case against Israel

Israel rejects South Africa's accusation that its actions in Gaza are "genocidal in character".

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What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will consider whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

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Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak breaks cooking record in Ghana cook-a-thon

Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak has described the cooking marathon as a "national assignment".

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Afcon 2023: Opta predict who will win tournament in Ivory Coast

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations begins on Saturday and BBC Sport have worked with Opta to look at who might be crowned champions.

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Afcon 2023: Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface ruled out as Nigeria suffer another injury blow

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) through injury, in another blow to Nigeria's preparations.

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Afcon 2023: Romain Saiss says Morocco have different expectations after World Cup run

Morocco are targeting a long run at the Africa Cup of Nations after reaching the World Cup semi-finals in 2022, says captain Romain Saiss.

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Moïse Katumbi in DR Congo: Troops surrounded poll loser's home

The deployment came after Moïse Katumbi rejected the president's landslide victory in elections.

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Sierra Leone charges 27 soldiers over foiled coup attempt

This come days after the ex-president was charged with treason over November's alleged coup attempt.

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Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa

The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy.

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Victor Osimhen: Nigerian has qualities to 'thrive' in Premier League, says Emmanuel Adebayor

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen would excel in the Premier League, according to former Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor.

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Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder

Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.

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TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds

Forced abortions and other atrocities are alleged by dozens of ex-followers of a charismatic televangelist.

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TB Joshua: ‘We thought it was heaven but then terrible things happened’

Rae was 21 when she became a charismatic Nigerian preacher’s disciple - and suffered years of abuse.

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Nigeria's disgraced televangelist TB Joshua

Before his death in 2021, TB Joshua was one of Africa's richest and most influential televangelists.

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Earning the trust of a 40-stone silverback gorilla

A wildlife cameraman's close encounter with a silverback as he filmed a process designed to save the species.

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Anthony Joshua: Briton to face ex-UFC fighter Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, confirms promoter Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua will face ex-UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.

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DR Congo election: Three minister and four governors disqualified for fraud and violence

The election body disqualifies three ministers and four governors from last month's chaotic vote.

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