Africa Live this week: 15-21 January 2024

Can the president who vowed war bring peace to DR Congo?published at 03:03 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January

President Félix Tshisekedi had threatened that he could take the war to Rwanda if re-elected.

Guinea beat The Gambia to close in on last 16published at 22:30 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Aguibou Camara's goal gives Guinea a 1-0 win over The Gambia to put them on the brink of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last 16.

Guinea win denies The Gambia first Afcon 2023 pointpublished at 22:24 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Watch highlights as Guinea deny The Gambia their first Afcon 2023 point with a 1-0 win.

Senegal progress as Mane seals win over Cameroonpublished at 22:04 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Defending champions Senegal book their place in the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Cameroon.

Senegal beat Cameroon to make Afcon knockout stagespublished at 19:41 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Watch highlights as defending champions Senegal beat Cameroon 3-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The movement that said no to the US and the Soviet Unionpublished at 18:40 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Over half the world’s population is represented by the organisation but is it still relevant today?

Meet Ghana's musical twins Dope Nationpublished at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Ghanapiano is the name they give their fusion sound, linking the best of West and South African styles.

'Perfection' - Pina scores 'magnificent' goal for Cape Verdepublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Watch as Kevin Pina scores with a "magnificent" 30-yard strike as Cape Verde thrash Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Comoros country profilepublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Provides an overview of the Comoros, including key facts about this island nation off east Africa.

Stunning goals as Cape Verde cruise into Afcon last 16published at 16:30 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Cape Verde beat Mozambique to become the first team to book their last-16 place at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Uganda tries rebel Lord's Resistance Army commanderpublished at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Former child soldier Thomas Kwoyelo faces more than 70 charges, including murder and rape.

South Africa's cash-in-transit highway robberiespublished at 16:13 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

On the streets of Johannesburg, security firms are battling with vehicle robberies in broad daylight.

Stunning free-kick helps Cape Verde reach last 16published at 16:06 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Bebe scores a 40-yard free-kick as Cape Verde beat Mozambique to become the first team to book their last-16 place at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ex-Man Utd forward Bebe scores 40-yard free-kick at Afconpublished at 15:42 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Watch former Manchester United forward Bebe score a 40-yard free-kick for Cape Verde against Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ex-president leaves Sierra Leone despite treason chargespublished at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Ernest Bai Koroma flies to Nigeria for medical care, although some believe he may remain in exile.

Osimhen asked Troost-Ekong to take Nigeria penaltypublished at 14:11 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

William-Troost Ekong says he was asked to take Nigeria's decisive penalty against Ivory Coast by striker Victor Osimhen.

Botswana’s female polers changing stereotypespublished at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Cindy Mothogaathobogwe steers wildlife safari tourists on a Mokoro canoe through the Okavango Delta.

Win for Ruto as Kenya court lifts ban on health levypublished at 12:51 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

The scheme, one of President Ruto's key policies, seeks to provide affordable healthcare to all Kenyans.

Auction of Mandela items sparks South Africa rowpublished at 11:54 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

The government aims to block the sale of personal items to preserve the anti-apartheid hero's legacy.

Pilot Naqvi soaring through Zimbabwe cricketpublished at 07:03 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January

Antum Naqvi, a qualified airline pilot, sets his sights on the playing cricket for Zimbabwe after breaking domestic records.

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