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The two-party system which has dominated since the end of military rule in 1999 is under threat.

Nearly half of nations that abstained from a UN vote condemning the war were from the continent.

Coached by NBA legend Luol Deng, South Sudan qualify for basketball's World Cup at their first attempt - and will be just the ninth nation to represent Africa at the sport's global showpiece.

England are knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup after inspired hosts South Africa win a gripping semi-final by six runs.

The Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] chairman Mahmood Yakubu says the commission is ready for 25 February polls.

Despite the victory for LGBT activists, the Supreme Court stresses that gay sex remains illegal.

A year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what has happened to the thousands of African students, who fled the war.

The money was found in Chinyere Igwe's car on the eve of Nigeria's hotly contested elections.

His conviction is expected to be formally overturned later, amid concerns about a Met detective's role.

How the former Newcastle midfielder, who lost his life in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes, grew from humble beginnings into a star who supported orphans and rehabilitated criminals.

The BBC tracks the issues facing Nigerians as the country chooses a new president on 25 February.

Some of the Nigeria's internally displaced population are still unsure whether they will be able to vote in the upcoming elections.

Women's captain Sune Luus wants the perfect game from her side as the Proteas target a first ever appearance for South Africa in a World Cup final.

Simon Ekpa has called for a boycott of Nigeria's election, and allegedly incited violence on social media.

Nigeria will hold an election on 25 February, but only a small percentage of the candidates vying for political office are female.

In West Africa, indigo is more than just a colour, it is also a fabric. It has been associated with dignitaries, as well as widows.

His close family says he should not have been reburied at the spot where he was killed 35 years ago.

Nigerian voters at this local eatery cite insecurity, unemployment and education as issues they want their next president to tackle.

As Nigeria elects a new president, young people highlight issues they want to be given priority.

A leading sports scientist urges caution over the age testing process that badly disrupted qualification for the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations.