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At least 43 people were killed in ethnic and religious violence in Plateau state, residents tell the BBC.

Top footballer Senzo Meyiwa was killed on the orders of singer Kelly Khumalo, a South African court hears.

Some say the comments are insensitive after 2,200 died of starvation and related illnesses in 2022.

The presidency scotches rumours that there is a plan to relocate the capital from Abuja.

Months after South Africa's deadliest fire, families are living in shacks with no power or water.

The six have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2021 coup plot.

The government is assessing the value of the mineral reserves, which have been found in six counties.

Morocco beat Zambia to do Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast a major favour, sending the Elephants into the last 16 by the back door.

Ivory Coast sack coach Jean-Louis Gasset midway through the Africa Cup of Nations despite the hosts later qualifying for the last 16.

DR Congo reach the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Tanzania which eliminates the East Africans.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui is suspended for four games by the Confederation of African Football following incidents after their draw with DR Congo.

Treasures taken 150 years ago will go back, the BBC can reveal, in a possible model for other disputes.

Algeria part company with coach Djamel Belmadi and Tunisia boss Jalel Kadri steps down after both countries exit the Africa Cup of Nations.

Namibia book a first appearance in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations by holding a Mali side who top Group E with the point.

South Africa reach the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a draw against Tunisia which eliminates the 2004 champions.

A medical check-up revealed that Hage Geingob, 82, had "cancerous cells", his office said last week.

At least 40 artisanal miners were killed when a tunnel collapsed, officials say.

Reports of hundreds of children dying of starvation are trickling in from remote areas in Tigray.

Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after the Black Stars suffered a group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Cameroon come from behind in a five-goal thriller against The Gambia to reach the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last 16.