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19.01.2024 23:00 Over half the world’s population is represented by the organisation but is it still relevant today?

19.01.2024 23:00 On the streets of Johannesburg, security firms are battling with vehicle robberies in broad daylight.

19.01.2024 17:31 Ernest Bai Koroma flies to Nigeria for medical care, although some believe he may remain in exile.

19.01.2024 17:31 The scheme, one of President Ruto's key policies, seeks to provide affordable healthcare to all Kenyans.

19.01.2024 17:31 The government aims to block the sale of personal items to preserve the anti-apartheid hero's legacy.

19.01.2024 17:31 Bebe scores a 40-yard free-kick as Cape Verde beat Mozambique to become the first team to book their last-16 place at the Africa Cup of Nations.

19.01.2024 17:31 Cindy Mothogaathobogwe steers wildlife safari tourists on a Mokoro canoe through the Okavango Delta.

19.01.2024 17:31 William-Troost Ekong says he was asked to take Nigeria's decisive penalty against Ivory Coast by striker Victor Osimhen.

19.01.2024 12:50 Former child soldier Thomas Kwoyelo faces more than 90 charges, including murder and rape.

19.01.2024 12:50 Opposition supporters are angry at the re-election of President Assoumani, describing it as fraud.

19.01.2024 12:50 Antum Naqvi, a qualified airline pilot, sets his sights on the playing cricket for Zimbabwe after breaking domestic records.

19.01.2024 02:31 Police struggle as cash-in-transit heists increase and the murder rate hits a 20-year high.

19.01.2024 02:31 Mohammed Kudus nets twice for Ghana but Egypt - who lost Mohamed Salah to injury - hit back to secure a 2-2 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations.

18.01.2024 22:00 William Troost-Ekong's penalty gives Nigeria a crucial 1-0 win over 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast in Group A.

18.01.2024 22:00 Equatorial Guinea striker Emilio Nsue scores a hat-trick in a 4-2 win over Guinea-Bissau at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.