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Was it a coup or was it a ‘sham’? Behind Guinea-Bissau’s military takeover
The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.
Zambian-American influencer sentenced to 18 months for hate speech
Known as "One Boss Lady", Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.
Nigeria’s defence minister resigns amid kidnapping crisis
His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup
Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.
Salah a top professional after being dropped – Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is a "fair assumption" that forward Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being an unused substitute against West Ham.
Which Premier League players are going to Afcon?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at every Premier League player who has been confirmed to feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.
Devastating Zambia toxic spill seen as test of whether African nations will stand up to China
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.
Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.
Onana left out of Cameroon Afcon squad & coach sacked
Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto'o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.