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Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.

A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.

BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Mohamed Salah is destroying his legacy and should not be involved in Liverpool's next two games before he goes off to the Africa Cup of Nations, says Wayne Rooney.

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.

South Africa extend head coach Rassie Erasmus' contract until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.

Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.