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Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, 82, has died, aged 82. A former military ruler turned democratically elected leader, he made history in 2015 when he became the first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent.

Nigeria scored a dramatic stoppage time winner to beat defending champions South Africa 2-1 and book their place in Saturday's final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). bbc.in/3TTdyyH

Nigerian senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended after accusing the senate president of sexual harassment, which he denies, has been refused entry to the parliamentary complex. bbc.in/4og4ZMu

Six people have been pulled out alive of a gold mine that collapsed in Lomera in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the early hours of Sunday. People have been using their bare hands and basic tools to free miners trapped underground. bbc.in/4nZIRWo

A Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia for more than a decade has been released after a lengthy campaign to save him from execution, a Kenyan foreign affairs ministry official has said. Munyakho was convicted of murdering a Yemeni colleague in 2011. bbc.in/46RP7JG

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who rose to fame as a teenager playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died aged 54. He drowned while on holiday in Costa Rica. bbc.in/4lZtoni

There are two intriguing semi-final clashes in store at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco today. First up, Nigeria have a tie against defending champions South Africa in Casablanca. Later in Rabat, hosts Morocco face Ghana. bbc.in/40vBM61

"It's been a lifesaver." Rich South Africans have been installing solar power systems to deal with rolling power blackouts. Now pay-as-you-go solar systems have been introduced to allow poorer households to also get uninterrupted electricity supply. bbc.in/3IyEMbE

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club followed the right procedures when dealing with former midfielder Thomas Partey, who was investigated by police for multiple counts of rape while he was playing for the club. bbc.in/46l1PAw

Once dismissed as “poor man’s food,” indigenous leafy greens like managu and terere are making a comeback in Kenya and are now a hit in restaurants and markets across the country. bbc.in/4lIHqdq

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi is due in court over alleged links to last month’s deadly anti-government protests that left at least 19 dead. Authorities say they seized electronics, tear gas canisters, and a blank firearm round from his home and office. bbc.in/4o4jov6

The world's oldest president Paul Biya has confirmed that he will run for an eighth term in power, and he has taken to his social media accounts to win over young people. However, analysts say his daily posts on Facebook and X may be falling flat. bbc.in/4lAlmS7

Zimbabwe have qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1991 after beating Namibia in the Rugby Africa Cup final in Kampala. Making their third appearance in the tournament, they will be among 24 teams at the 2027 World Cup in Australia. bbc.in/46fRNk7

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebels have signed a declaration of principles today in Doha. The declaration is intended as a roadmap towards a permanent settlement. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Hosts Morocco have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Mali in Rabat. The Atlas Lionesses will face either Algeria or Ghana in Rabat on Tuesday. bbc.in/3ICWnze

French-Malian photographer @Nybeponzio is exhibiting his art on the back of minibuses known as Sotramas, in Mali's capital, Bamako. #Newsday's @JamesCopnall finds out more 🎧 bbc.in/40lhBHN

A highly respected police officer has made allegations that organised crime groups have penetrated the upper echelons of President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration. Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of ties to criminals. bbc.in/44X4xde

Juliet Ukah is Nigerian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who juggles combat in the ring with a full-time career as a police officer. Known as the “queen of the cage”. The undefeated 26-year-old is making her debut in the league’s first show in Africa on Saturday in Cape Town.

Nigeria cruised into the semi-finals of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a 5-0 victory over Zambia in Casablanca. The Super Falcons who are still yet to concede a goal, will face either South Africa or Senegal in the semi-finals. bbc.in/4eTj7qq

A Libyan man suspected of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity has been arrested in Germany. Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, commonly known as "Al-Buti", is alleged to have ordered or overseen crimes including murder, torture and rape. bbc.in/4f7soeL

"I am the queen of the cage. I have come to stay - so watch out for me!" MMA fighter Juliet Ukah from Nigeria is gearing up to become a part of history when the Professional Fighters League (PFL) holds its first show in Africa in Cape Town on Saturday. bbc.in/4nV5dbF