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31.12.2024 21:10 Amnesty International hails the decision as a "beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement".

31.12.2024 16:11 Nearly 280 people have reportedly been killed in unrest following October's disputed election.

31.12.2024 11:40 Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

31.12.2024 06:51 The repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi means 26 detainees remain at the detention facility.

30.12.2024 21:20 Zambia captain Barbra Banda, recently-crowned African Women's Footballer of the Year, wants to be the world's best player.

30.12.2024 16:12 It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded.

30.12.2024 11:21 Once associated with South African gangsters, spinning has transcended its origins and become a source of hope and entertainment for working class people.

30.12.2024 11:21 Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.

30.12.2024 11:21 Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area".

30.12.2024 06:02 Growers find that the changing climate is having a big impact on the size of their harvests.

30.12.2024 01:02 Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

29.12.2024 20:30 Three friends, known as the Kids of the Colony, have racked up millions of views on social media.

29.12.2024 15:23 Mohamed Salah says it "feels different" as Liverpool come from behind to beat Leicester and move seven points clear at the top.

29.12.2024 15:23 South Africa secure their place in June's World Test Championship final by holding their nerve to beat Pakistan by two wickets on an enthralling fourth day of the first Test in Centurion.

29.12.2024 15:23 Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan at Centurion.