Gold mine hit by deadly landslide in CAR near border with Cameroon
More than 100 people have been killed and rescue efforts are continuing, an official…
Questions remain over Vieira deal amid Senegal uncertainty
Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with…
‘I was born in South Africa’, says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her
Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she…
Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation
A judge's ruling on Tuesday removed the last remaining block on Trump officials' efforts…
Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon…
Helicopter crashes at Mount Ololokwe in Kenya, killing six people
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department tells the BBC the identities of those on board…
Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation.
Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global…
Vieira named new Senegal head coach
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach…
Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe’s deadliest transport disaster
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.
Zambia’s president wins second term with 60% of the vote
Hakainde Hichilema said he was "truly humbled" by the victory and promised to work…
The goat is now a celebrity – how this graduation gift went viral
Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves friend rice and has become celebrated…
What we learned from Wafcon 2026
BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as…
Ipswich sign Ivorian midfielder Ouattara from Strasbourg
Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club…
Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote
The authorities allege they were involved in an insurrection plot but the leading opposition…
‘Ghana was the crime scene’ – the country leading the demand for slavery reparations
Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe…
