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The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.

African fine dining is often overlooked, but now restaurants are getting their just deserts.

The island of Mayotte becomes the latest battleground in France over the laws on immigration.

After scoring, footballer Heritier Luvumbu expressed solidarity with war victims in his home country.

Social media is awash with events enabling men to get away from the "pressures" of Valentine's Day.

Equatorial Guinea striker Emilio Nsue is suspended indefinitely for 'serious indiscipline' during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Five days after being seized, a Polish doctor is saved despite the rescue helicopter coming under attack.

A Nigerian court hears dramatic testimony in the corruption trial of the former central bank chief.

Emerse Fae says guiding Ivory Coast to the 2023 Afcon title feels like "revenge" after he was forced to retire from playing early.

Kelvin Kangethe escaped custody in Kenya, and is wanted by US police in connection with a murder.

"Afafata" rice is usually discarded but rising prices mean many northern families are now eating it.

Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents.

At least 45 civilians were killed in door-to-door raids by Ethiopian troops last month, a rights body says.

BBC Sport Africa takes a look at the winners and losers from Afcon 2023, including VAR technology and Mohamed Salah's misery.

Ivory Coast began the tournament as the underdogs of Afcon but rose to become champions.

Protesters demand that foreign powers use their influence over Rwanda to curb conflict in the east.

Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum spoke to the BBC in 2023 about beating Eloiud Kipchoge's marathon world record.

The 24-year-old Kenyan athlete had the potential to be one of the greatest runners over 42km.

Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum was on the cusp of greatness when his life was cut short in an accident.

Nigerians are finding ways to get over the heartbreak of losing the Africa Cup of Nations final.