Nigerian star's drowning forces Nollywood to look at safety

How Junior Pope's death shocked Nigeria's film industry and the health and safety repercussions.

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Onana saves penalty as Cameroon seal convincing win

Cameroon beat Cape Verde 4-1 in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in Marc Brys’ first game in charge of the Indomitable Lions.

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Dozens killed by suspected DR Congo rebels in spate of attacks

At least 35 people have been killed in North Kivu by suspected ADF rebel fighters in recent days.

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Why Kenya's president wants people to love the taxman

President Ruto says Kenyans pay less tax than citizens in some other African countries.

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What big business wants for South Africa’s future

With a unity government in the offing, the economy is a crucial subject for negotiations.

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Egypt & Ghana win but Algeria stunned in qualifying

Egypt continue their 100% start in 2026 World Cup qualifying and Ghana register a win over Mali, but Algeria are stunned by Guinea.

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Refugees sent to Rwanda from remote UK island speak to BBC

The migrants, who the UN says are refugees, say they feel isolated and unsafe in the African country.

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Brotherly love for T20 World Cup debutants Uganda

Roger Mukasa and Frank Nsubuga are Ugandan siblings making history at the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.

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Tunisia continue perfect start in World Cup qualifying

Tunisia continue their perfect start in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, while Curtis Davies scores in a Sierra Leone win.

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Outcry as dozens of villagers massacred in Sudan

Social media footage shows dozens of bodies wrapped in shrouds prepared for burial in Gezira state.

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South Africa votes, here's what people had to say

After nearly 30 years in power, the ANC ruling party faces its toughest challenge yet in this year's polls.

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Who's up, who's down in South Africa's election - and why

The ANC's free-fall, the return of Jacob Zuma and a new era of coalitions.

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Afghanistan thrash debutants Uganda by 125 runs

Afghanistan open their T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing 125-run win over Uganda in Guyana.

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Femi Kuti and Burna Boy to star at Glastonbury

The Nigerian musicians are added to the festival line line-up, with just three weeks to go.

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Brass bands and ballot boxes: Africa's top shots

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

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South Africa votes, here's what people had to say

After nearly 30 years in power, the ANC ruling party faces its toughest challenge yet in this year's polls.

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Nigeria strike: ‘My monthly pay won't buy a bag of rice’

As Nigerian workers go on strike one man says he cannot survive on the new proposed minimum wage.

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South Africa president faces up to poor poll result

President Ramaphosa says the result was a victory for democracy, but the ANC lost its majority for the first time.

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'We want to bring our culture' - Uganda prepare for World Cup debut

Brian Masaba, Uganda's captain and a part-time procurement manager, discusses his side's journey and a wish to bring "Ugandan-ness" to T20 World Cup.

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What the ANC's legacy means for South Africa's past and future

Can the ANC, which has dominated South Africa for 30 years, reinvent itself after a dismal election result?

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