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Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.

Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will "fight" for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.

The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.

"We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.

Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven, who qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, wants to play for England at senior level.

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.

An official involved with the World Cup Pride Match says there has been no contact from Fifa about their plans, despite the Egyptian FA's complaint.

Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.

Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.

Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.

A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.

Sudan's participation in the Africa Cup of Nations is "bringing hope" to the country amid its civil war, forward Abobaker Eisa says.