Why South Sudan fans sang Sudan's national anthem

Civil war in Sudan rages on but the country's footballers got unexpected support during a match in neighbouring South Sudan.

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UN Security Council demands end to Sudan's city siege

The council urges the rival forces to allow civilians to move to safer areas within and outside El Fashir.

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Daring dives and winter walks: Africa's top shots

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

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Families plea to free South Africans jailed in Equatorial Guinea

They say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

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Afcon 2025 qualifying draw set for 4 July

The qualifying group draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, to be hosted by Morocco, will be held in Johannesburg on 4 July.

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Kenyan policeman shoots magistrate in open court

The officer is said to have been angered by a court ruling against his wife.

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British duo arrested after $6m of cocaine seized at Ghana airport

Ghana is a significant transit point for illegal drug trafficking to Europe and the United States.

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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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