Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa…
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All you need to know about Wafcon 2026
Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which…
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South African hearing postponed for British-Zimbabwean triple murder suspect
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, accused of killing his wife and two daughters, is in custody in South Africa.
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UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
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Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
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Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring
Mohammed Tahir has yet to comment on allegations he led a multi-million-dollar ring using torture to get money.
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Ipswich complete £20m deal for Ghana winger Fatawu
Ipswich Town complete the £20m signing of Abdul Fatawu, who played in all four of Ghana's games at the World Cup.
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QPR sign former Brighton full-back Lamptey
Former Chelsea and Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey joins Championship club QPR.
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Many feared dead in another Nigeria boat disaster but why do they keep happening?
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.
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Inside rugby's greatest production factory
On Saturday Wales face South Africa - a nation who never seem to run out of international-class players. Are there…
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Underdogs, history and late goals - Africa's World Cup
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late…
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Former 'street kid' key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.
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Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal
Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to…
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Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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Teenage tennis star to play for Ghana in major event
16-year-old Gwen Klu will play for the West African country in the Billie Jean King Cup.
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How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya
Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.
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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his…
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How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.
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Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m world record on debut in Monaco
Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, and…
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New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha
A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at…
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'Honoured and grateful' - Morocco fan reflects on World Cup
Morocco fan reflects on their World Cup journey.
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Ebola misinformation fuels violent attacks on health workers
BBC Verify looks at multiple incidents linked to misinformation during latest Ebola outbreak, which has infected more…
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Morocco presser disrupted by fighting journalists
Watch the bizarre moment Morocco's press conference was disrupted by two journalists arguing, leading to a very…
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'They said it isn't real': Ebola rumours fuel attacks on health workers
False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to…
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Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.
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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
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The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes
Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.
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More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?
More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.
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The friends who drove from Ghana to the World Cup
Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their…
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Ndileka Mandela on anti-migrant protests: 'Grandad wanted rule of law not mob justice'
Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".
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Cape Verde looks to capitalise on World Cup heroics
BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing…
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