Ivory Coast net 122nd-minute winner to reach semis

Ivory Coast produce another amazing Africa Cup of Nations escape act as Oumar Diakite's 122nd-minute winner sends the 10-man hosts into the semi-finals.

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SA goalkeeper saves four penalties in shootout win

Ronwen Williams saves four penalties to help South Africa reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Senegal's president delays election amid tension

Macky Sall says the row over who has been barred from the presidential poll could harm the ballot.

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Wissa penalty helps DR Congo into Afcon last four

Yoane Wissa scores a penalty as DR Congo come from behind to beat Guinea 3-1 in the quarter-finals at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Nigerian monarch shot dead and wife kidnapped

Gunmen stormed the palace of traditional ruler Segun Aremu amid concern about a wave of abductions.

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Nollywood star sentenced for stepping on naira notes

She pleaded guilty to tampering with the cash while dancing at a friend's wedding, authorities say.

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Survivors being treated after Kenya gas explosion

Police are securing the scene in the capital after a blast ripped through a part of the city.

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Fire and water: Africa's top shots

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

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At least 29 injured in Kenya gas plant explosion

Witnesses described feeling tremors immediately after the blast in south-east Nairobi.

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Referee, cop and mother – Morocco’s Karboubi

Bouchra Karboubi, the only female referee at Afcon 2023, on promoting fair play and fighting female stereotypes in the Arab world.

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Afcon 2023: South Africa set their sights on the final after Morocco upset

South Africa players should "dream" of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final after upsetting Morocco, says coach Hugo Broos.

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Cholera: Zambia battles worst outbreak in decades

After decades of progress against the disease, a global upsurge since 2021 is hitting countries hard.

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Kenyan President Ruto says Haiti mission to go ahead soon despite court ruling

President Ruto says it will start "as soon as next week" despite courts declaring it unconstitutional.

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Afcon 2023: Six players who could make transfer moves after starring in Ivory Coast

BBC Sport Africa picks out six stars whose performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations could attract bids from European clubs.

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Zambia cholera: Families grieve as infection kills loved ones

Funerals have been restricted to five relatives to curb the spread of the disease.

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Afcon 2023: Cape Verde 1-0 Mauritania - Ryan Mendes penalty sends Blue Sharks to quarter-finals

Ryan Mendes' late penalty gives Cape Verde victory over Mauritania and a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

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Ecowas: Nigeria rebukes states for quitting regional bloc

It accuses the military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of not acting in good faith.

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Sudan-South Sudan border: Clashes kill dozens in disputed Abyei region

The UN says one of its peacekeepers was killed while taking affected civilians to hospital.

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Jacob Zuma: ANC suspends ex-South Africa president after rival party launch

It comes after the former president said he would not vote for the party he once led.

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Afcon 2023: Brentford's Yoane Wissa hails DR Congo's 'togetherness' after win over Egypt

Brentford's Yoane Wissa hails the "togetherness" of his DR Congo team after they booked a place in the Afcon quarter-finals with a penalties win over Egypt.

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