Nigeria's President Tinubu falls over during ceremony

Bola Tinubu is fine despite falling over as he boards a vehicle during Democracy Day events, an aide says.

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Namibia exit World Cup after heavy defeat to Australia

Australia secure their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s as they hammer Namibia by nine wickets with 14 overs to spare.

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The Malawi vice-president who was plucked from business

Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.

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Malawi VP's plane found with no survivors, president says

The plane was flying in bad weather when it disappeared from airport radars on Monday.

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Nigeria gunmen kill at least 25 in village raid, officials say

Dozens of gunmen on motorbikes stormed a village in the Kankara area on Sunday, the BBC has been told.

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Thirty-eight die after boat capsizes off Yemen - officials

The search continues for nearly 100 people who are still missing, officials say.

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Stormers rocked by Glasgow in URC play-offs

Glasgow Warriors book a place in the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship as they see off the Stormers at Scotstoun.

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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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