DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
Top South African police officer survives assassination attempt
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry…
The lowdown on England’s next opponents
BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England's opponents…
Uganda’s leading media outlets say they are under ‘military siege’
The army chief says he does not believe in a free press and has…
Salah an injury doubt for Egypt’s last-32 tie
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against…
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national…
‘The fairytale continues!’ Emotional scenes as Cape Verde qualify for last 32
Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle'…
DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict
Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
Cape Verde looks to capitalise on World Cup heroics
BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the…
Tanzania suspends political rallies three years after lifting ban
The East African government says the move is necessary because of security threats.
Four men held over child-marriage in Sierra Leone set to appear in landmark court case
It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband…
The woman leading Cameroonian cricket’s ‘Roger Milla’ generation
Madeleine Nseke Sissako has big ambitions to make Cameroon "one of the biggest cricket-playing…
US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo’s minerals
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early…
Kenyans mark two years since Gen Z protests
Two years on, families of those killed during Kenya's 2024 anti-government protests returned to…
Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty
Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".
Celebrations as South Africa reach World Cup knockout stages for the first time
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over…
