"Refrain from provocative celebrations," Nigeria tells citizens in South Africa before the Afcon semi-final.

With a recent Africa Cup of Nations triumph apiece, can Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast reach the final ahead of South Africa and DR Congo?

With a recent Africa Cup of Nations triumph apiece, can Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast reach the final ahead of South Africa and DR Congo?

Egypt appoint Hossam Hassan, the country's all-time top scorer, as national team technical director after sacking Rui Vitoria.

Senegal is seen as a bastion of democracy in West Africa, yet its polls were delayed with three weeks to go.

The prime minster tries to calm tensions following Ethiopia's controversial deal with Somaliland.

DR Congo players are using their semi-final appearance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to call for peace in their homeland.

Paul Mackenzie, accused of starving his followers to death, pleads not guilty.

Rishi Sunak says he took the bet with Piers Morgan to "underline" his commitment to the Rwanda policy.

The explosion in a densely populated neighbourhood in the capital killed six people last week.

Theo O Ebonyi, accused of swindling his followers and others, dismisses news of his arrest as fake.

The west African nation has never had a coup but many are worried that recent unrest could escalate.

Riot police fire tear gas at crowds protesting against plans to postpone presidential elections.

Labour and SNP accuse Rishi Sunak of being out of touch, after he appears to accept bet on his Rwanda policy.

That's all from the BBC Africa Live team for now. We'll be back on Wednesday morning. There'll be an automated service until then.

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The capital city of Niger, Niamey, has been declared an infected zone after a fresh outbreak of the H5N1 strain of bird flu was detected in local birds.

The virus can cause life-threatening sickness in several species of birds including poultry and wild birds.

Humans in frequent contact with birds can also become infected. Symptoms can include fever, aching muscles, headache, and a cough or shortness of breath.

Key safety measure to prevent the spread of the illness are, external:

• washing hands either with soap and running water, or using alcohol hand rubs
• separating raw meat from cooked or ready-to-eat foods
• cooking food thoroughly, and handling and storing meat safely

According to ActuNiger, over the past two years there have been several outbreaks of H5N1 in Niger, which is classified as a "notifiable zoonotic animal disease".

The venomous snakes and more than 100 pygmy chameleons were smuggled into the UK from Africa.

Nichola Mandil
BBC News, Juba

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Pope Francis made headlines a year ago, becoming the the first pontiff to visit the newest country of the world.

But on the anniversary of that visit, during which he and church leaders from the UK called for peace, South Sudanese people feel little has change. But some are still holding out hope.

"One of the messages of the Holy Father Pope Francis to South Sudanese was to unite, but unity is still elusive in us because we feel more tribal instead of being a nation, a nation that is united," the Catholic archbishop of Juba, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin, told the BBC.

He said South Sudan's resources are not being shared more widely, despite the Pope having urged "togetherness".

Baby Pauline Blessing Adul was given a blessing by the pontiff a year ago. Her parents John Bosco Okwir and Jeniffer Ayaa say she continues to be a source of "blessing and joy" to the family and community.

And according to her father, the capital city Juba feels a somewhat calmer and safer place to live than before that visit last February.

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"They need cold beer on these beaches," one businessman tells the BBC on the Indian Ocean islands.

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BBC News

African leaders, mining experts and global investors are meeting in South Africa for the annual mining indaba, or conference.

Africa is home to about 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, according to the United Nations, however most of this wealth remains untapped.

“Africa has the potential to be the fulcrum of the global energy transition, with mining at its core,” said South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa during the opening ceremony of the four-day event in Cape Town.

Discussions will centre around the race for Africa’s critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite, which are essential for generating renewable energy - including solar panels and wind turbines.

However, South Africa is the largest greenhouse gas emitter in Africa. Most of these emissions come from coal-fired power plants which generate 80% of the electricity in the country.

The energy crisis in South Africa has made it difficult to take the coal-fired power plants off the grid.

“South Africa is pursuing a just energy transition – one that is at a pace and scale that our country can afford, and in a manner that ensures energy security and creates new opportunities for those affected,” said President Ramaphosa.

Several African countries with crucial mineral resources export them as raw ores, with limited value-addition done at source. This has caused them to miss out on the maximum value of these resources. It has also led to exploitative labour practices in mining industries across Africa.

A lack of infrastructure has also made it difficult for countries to get their minerals to markets in an efficient and cost-effective way.

The Natural Resource Governance Institute reports that the mining industry has contributed to only 8% of total government revenues in the 15 most mining-dependent African economies.

African governments will therefore be expected to demand more bargaining power during this conference and negotiate greater value for their resources.