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20.01.2026 19:30 Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

20.01.2026 19:30 Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.

20.01.2026 14:51 The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent.

20.01.2026 14:51 The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.

20.01.2026 04:40 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.

20.01.2026 00:00 Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.

20.01.2026 00:00 Senegalese fans celebrate their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

19.01.2026 19:00 Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.

19.01.2026 19:00 The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

19.01.2026 19:00 The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.

19.01.2026 19:00 Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country

19.01.2026 19:00 There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.

19.01.2026 13:50 Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.

19.01.2026 09:30 BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.

19.01.2026 09:30 Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.