What we learned from Afcon 2025
After chaotic scenes in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport Africa explores what else we learned from just under a month of competition in Morocco.
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Detained veteran Ugandan opposition figure critically ill in hospital, his party says
Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.
Jubilant Senegal fans join the Afcon champions parade
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.
Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40%
The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.
Ex-president accused of murder plot expelled from Togo to Burkina Faso
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.
Nigerian homicide police investigate death of singer Destiny Boy at 22
Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.
Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after crash that killed two
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.
Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
The losing presidential candidate calls for “peaceful change”, saying Uganda’s judiciary is not independent.
Nigeria remembers master wood carver
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.
Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win
Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.
More than 160 churchgoers kidnapped in twin Nigeria attacks – clergy
Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.
Drums, chants and celebrations as Ethiopians mark the baptism of Jesus
The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.
South African team helps search for politician swept away by Mozambique floodwaters
Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country
Thirteen school pupils in South Africa die after bus collides with lorry
The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.
Ecstasy and now a day off – Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win
Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.
What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda
Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.
Uganda’s Museveni wins 7th election term, opposition claims vote rigging
Museveni who has been in power since 1986 won the elections with 71.65 percent
Ugandan leader to extend 40-year rule after being declared winner of contested poll
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.
Museveni in commanding lead ahead of election announcement
President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.
Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90
Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.
South African national park closed due to floods
Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.