Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.
South Africa prosecutors drop case against suspended police chief
Fannie Masemola had denied the charges of failing to provide oversight of a controversial…
Meet the Scottish teenagers poised to represent Uganda
Teenage brothers Olly and Seb Fisher are closing in on their dream of international…
US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over…
Messi in Argentina squad for farewell against Benin
Argentina name Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October…
Nigeria arrests alleged Mexican drug kingpin at international airport
Arturo Carrera Loaiza denies allegations he was involved in meth production, the Nigerian authorities…
South African president vows justice as more women’s bodies found near Johannesburg
Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this…
‘We are a great sporting nation’ – Kenya president
Kenya's president William Nato hails the country's successful bid to host the 2029 World…
How an African country got the 2029 World Athletics Championships?
BBC Sport Africa's Celestine Karoney explains why the 2029 World Athletics Championships was given…
How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the…
British woman abducted in Malawi, police say
The mother of two young children was kidnapped in the middle of the day…
Ex-Tottenham midfielder Bissouma set to join Ajax
Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is on the verge of joining Ajax on an…
Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first
Kenya will become the first African nation to host the World Athletics Championships after…
AI ‘SpongeBob’ parody of problems in Egypt draws scrutiny of authorities
A take on the hit US TV series has become an unlikely tool for…
LeBron the star as Angola aims to cash in on E1 racing
Angola hopes hosting the E1 Series will boost tourism after NBA star LeBron James…
Africa’s richest man launches continent’s biggest share sale
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success…
