Nigeria 'still have hope' for 2027 World Cup spot
Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World…
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Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
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African quartet secure Women's World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals…
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Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky
The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.
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Wissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings
Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in…
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Coventry sign Ghana's Yirenkyi for record fee
Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.
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Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.
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Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on…
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Why has Salah chosen to join Trabzonspor?
Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.
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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
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I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa
Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.
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Oshoala revives Nigeria's Wafcon and World Cup bid
Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of…
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Ethiopian death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Dozens, many from Tigray, are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
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Idi Amin's grandson fights at Commonwealth Games
The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being…
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Tyla's Nigeria date removed from world tour as South African stars face backlash
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
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At least 25 people killed in Algeria bus crash
Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb has visited the hospital where some of thoe injured have been taken.
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US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of Africa
A State Department presentation at HIV conference put Ivory Coast in East Africa and made Nigeria landlocked.
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Oprah Winfrey to close her school for girls in South Africa
The campus will be returned to local authorities as she expands a wider scholarship programme for girls.
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Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect
Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.
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Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.
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New dinosaur discovered in Zimbabwe
The Musango matusadonaensis species discovered in Zimbabwe has revealed diversity of dinosaurs in southern Africa.
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My son's not just a champion South African swimmer – he made me change my life
Bert le Clos stopped smoking after his son Chad, the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, convinced…
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Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail
The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.
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Mysterious deaths of elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
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Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut
After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of…
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'Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title
Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and…
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South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest
Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.
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African para-athletes praise Commonwealth Games inclusivity
Africans competing in Glasgow say the inclusive nature of the Games' schedule is helping change attitudes towards…
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Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why
As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep…
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Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.
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Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good' - Ghetto Kids
The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.
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First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
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Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.
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Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappings
They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.
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Swansea sign Ghana winger Opoku
Championship club Swansea City complete the signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.
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'Motherhood should not be the end of anyone's story'
After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players…
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