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

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

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

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

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

Will it be third time lucky for Mohamed Salah with Egypt, with several contenders for glory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?

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

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

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

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

Burundi has accused Rwanda of being a 'bad neighbour' for funding rebel attacks on civilians.

South African lawyers present their case on the first day of a hearing at the UN's top court.

Armed Islamists have taken captive the aircraft's passengers and crew after it crash-landed.

The Gambia squad travelling to the Africa Cup of Nations "could have died" on an aborted flight, claims coach Tom Saintfiet.

The 47-year-old artist is recovering well after suffering severe blows reportedly during turbulence.

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

President Hakainde Hichilema says some slums in urban areas are a breeding ground for the disease.

The two soldiers were filmed repeatedly whipping and kicking a civilian as he pleaded for mercy.

Mozambicans learn to build stronger houses as climate change brings bigger and deadlier storms.

Politicians and celebrities have backed Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak's attempt to break the world record.