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Drums, chants and celebrations as Ethiopians mark the baptism of Jesus /in /by

The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

Senegal reserve keeper jokes after Afcon towel scuffles /in /by

Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.

Senegal reserve keeper jokes after Afcon towel scuffles /in /by

Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.

Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks /in /by

There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.

Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks /in /by

There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.

South African team helps search for politician swept away by Mozambique floodwaters /in /by

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country

Twelve schoolchildren killed after bus collides with lorry in South Africa /in /by

The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.

Ecstasy and now a day off – Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win /in /by

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

Ecstasy and now a day off – Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win /in /by

Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

‘Shameful’ and ‘terrible look’ – the chaos that marred Senegal’s triumph /in /by

Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play.