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24.01.2026 12:51 Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.

23.01.2026 22:01 He also met his counterpart from Israel which has recognised the independence of the breakaway region.

23.01.2026 17:30 The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country's heritage.

23.01.2026 17:30 Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

23.01.2026 12:30 Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

23.01.2026 07:20 Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.

22.01.2026 21:30 The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

22.01.2026 15:50 The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

22.01.2026 15:50 Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N'Tam against such a long wait for elections.

22.01.2026 11:00 Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

22.01.2026 11:00 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.

22.01.2026 06:00 The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.

21.01.2026 10:10 Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

20.01.2026 19:30 Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has not commented on the accusations from Burkina Faso.

20.01.2026 19:30 The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.