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03.02.2024 02:43 Ademola Lookman scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Angola to reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

03.02.2024 02:43 BBC Africa's Dorcas Wangira recounts her experience of the fiery blast in Kenya's capital.

02.02.2024 21:32 As the fighting escalates the World Food Programme is unable to reach many of those in need.

02.02.2024 21:32 This is the first time African music will have its own category at the prestigious Grammy awards.

02.02.2024 21:32 An increase in prize money has contributed to the success of lower-ranked teams at Afcon 2023, claims the head of African football.

02.02.2024 16:53 Gunmen stormed the palace of traditional ruler Segun Aremu amid concern about a wave of abductions.

02.02.2024 16:53 She pleaded guilty to tampering with the cash while dancing at a friend's wedding, authorities say.

02.02.2024 16:53 Each diesel or petrol vehicle will incur up to $24 a year under a new law meant to curb emissions.

02.02.2024 16:53 A huge gas blast in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, has killed at least three people and injured nearly 300.

02.02.2024 12:11 Police are securing the scene in the capital after a blast ripped through a part of the city.

02.02.2024 07:21 A witness speaks of people screaming and running after a huge blast in the Kenyan capital.

02.02.2024 07:21 A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

01.02.2024 11:43 The Nigerian president says his compatriots are "victims of mislabelling" and are misrepresented - and more stories.

01.02.2024 11:43 Why opposition politician Job Sikhala, freed after 18 months in detention, refuses to be cowed.

01.02.2024 11:43 Bouchra Karboubi, the only female referee at Afcon 2023, on promoting fair play and fighting female stereotypes in the Arab world.