Marathon record holder Kiptum dies in car accidentpublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February
The 24-year-old Kenyan athlete had the potential to be one of the greatest runners over 42km.
Read MoreMarathon record holder Kiptum dies in car accidentpublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February
Everything you need to know about Afcon 2023published at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February
BBC Sport recaps the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after Ivory Coast beat Nigeria in the final to clinch the trophy on home soil.
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Ghana opposition rejects bid to change election datepublished at 04:40 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The opposition says the proposal is not in good faith
Ghana's opposition presidential candidate John Mahama has opposed a proposal for the general elections to be brought forward to November from December this year.
The electoral commission said the proposal, initially put forward by the political parties, aimed to allow enough time for the commission to effectively manage its operations, particularly in the event of a run-off.
However, Mr Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party candidate, said on Sunday "we do not believe that this is being proposed in good faith," accusing the commission of a lack of preparedness.
The former president urged the electoral body to get its house together to ensure credible polls.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church had also petitioned the commission to move the election day from 7 December because it falls on Saturday, its day of worship.
The commission is also considering designating all election days as national holidays to help boost turnout.
Haller caps return from cancer with Afcon trophypublished at 00:22 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February
Sebastien Haller fired Ivory Coast to victory in the 2023 Nations Cup final just 13 months after returning from testicular cancer.
Read MoreRwanda plan flawed at core says cross-party reportpublished at 00:14 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February
A key parliamentary committee says the asylum plan is incompatible with UK human rights safeguards.
Read MoreHaller gives Ivory Coast victory in Afcon finalpublished at 22:59 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February
Sebastien Haller is the hero again as Ivory Coast come from behind to beat Nigeria and win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Read MoreNigerian bank chief killed in US helicopter crashpublished at 12:43 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February
The head of Nigeria's largest bank has been killed when a helicopter he was flying in crashed in California desert.
Read MorePanic in DR Congo city as rebels advancepublished at 01:43 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February
The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east.
Read MoreThe child soldier who moulded a new futurepublished at 01:33 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February
One of Uganda's best sculptors, Peter Oloya, has used art to overcome his childhood abduction.
Read MoreSouth Africa finish third after penalty shootout winpublished at 22:59 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February
South Africa take third at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties to secure their best finish at a Nations Cup since 2000.
Read MoreSouth Africa secure best Afcon finish since 2000published at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February
South Africa finish third at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties.
Read MoreNigeria aim to deny Ivorian hosts in Afcon finalpublished at 15:31 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February
Ivory Coast face fellow former champions Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Abidjan after a remarkable run on home soil.
Read MoreClashes spread in Senegal over election delaypublished at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February
A first fatality is reported, amid warnings the West African nation could lose its image as a stable democracy.
Read MoreCricketer 'killed himself amid sexual assault probe'published at 12:56 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February
An inquest into the death of Peter Roebuck concludes he took his own life in South Africa in 2011.
Read MoreThe London barber behind Nigeria's Afcon successpublished at 08:19 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February
Nnamdi, AKA N1Fades, has been enlisted by the Super Eagles to keep them fresh on the pitch.
Read MoreWhy West Africa's united front is in tatterspublished at 02:08 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February
Coups and broken promises test the cohesion of West Africa's regional bloc to breaking point.
Read MoreBiden gaffe sparks 'they've both got pyramids' jokespublished at 01:10 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February
By confusing the Mexican and Egyptian presidents Joe Biden sparked jokes in both countries.
Read MoreToure hopes Afcon final sparks Ivory Coast partypublished at 19:44 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February
Kolo Toure says Ivory Coast will have a massive party if the Elephants beat Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Read MoreGuilty verdict in sensational Kenya murder trialpublished at 18:22 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February
The fiance of a popular news presenter is convicted of killing a businesswoman five years ago.
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