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All pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school now free – officials

The authorities confirm the remaining students abducted in Niger state last month have been released.

Why is Afcon taking place in December?

Our Ask Me Anything team explore why Afcon 2025 is in December and why it is held biannually.

Why is Afcon taking place in December?

Our Ask Me Anything team explore why Afcon 2025 is in December and why it is held biannually.

Who are the contenders to win Afcon?

BBC Sport's John Bennett gives Football Focus the lowdown on which nations are contenders to win the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Morocco on Sunday.

Who are the contenders to win Afcon?

BBC Sport's John Bennett gives Football Focus the lowdown on which nations are contenders to win the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Morocco on Sunday.

Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack

A further 10 people were injured in Bekkersdal after the perpetrators opened fire and "continued to shoot randomly".

Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope

As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.

Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope

As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.

Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope

As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.

Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope

As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.