Afcon 2023: Nigeria 1-1 Equatorial Guinea - Osimhen scores as Super Eagles held in opening match

Nigeria dominate but need a Victor Osimhen equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Mine landslide kills at least 22 people in Tanzania

Defence agencies are working to remove more bodies from the rubble, Tanzania's president says.

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Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case

Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.

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TB Joshua exposé: How the disgraced pastor faked his miracles

Six ways the late megachurch pastor conned millions of people to believe in his purported cures.

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Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau - Fofana and Krasso on target

Hosts Ivory Coast open their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in Group A.

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

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

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Israel calls South Africa's genocide claim a distortion

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

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When does Afcon 2023 start? TV coverage, fixtures, schedule, format, groups and kick-off times

BBC Sport provides a guide to the format, schedule, venues and kick-off times at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, including TV coverage.

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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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