Who was Africa’s first black Olympic gold medallist?

The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.

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Rugby sevens has 'bright future' in Africa - Habana

Africa's pool of sporting talent could see a boom in rugby sevens, according to Springbok legend Bryan Habana.

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Common blood-thinning drug neutralises cobra venom

Heparin can neutralise the necrosis-causing toxins in some spitting cobras' venom, scientists discover.

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Kenya police ban protests in the capital

The police say it is difficult to enforce safety for protesters who have no designated leader.

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The brothers out to end Africa's Olympic badminton jinx

Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.

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Mixed reaction as South Africa dumps superfans

South Africa split after new sports minister announces end to government funding for country’s most recognisable supporters.

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Eritrea's Girmay wins third stage at Tour de France

Biniam Girmay sprints to his third victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France.

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The dark life of the South African golfer banned for being too good

When Bobby Locke coined his immortal phrase, ‘drive for show, putt for dough’, it was just another flag the great South African planted in the story of golf.

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Protester killed as crowds call for Kenya leader to go

Anti-government demonstrators step up demands for President William Ruto to resign.

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Ex-police officer faked child-trafficking stories

Adam Whittington misled donors to projects in Uganda, Kenya and The Gambia - BBC investigation finds.

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Rwanda's 99% man who wants to extend his three decades in power

President Paul Kagame's electoral success comes with questions about his democratic credentials.

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Car bomb kills Somalis watching Euro final at a cafe

"I saw injured people screaming for help - it was terrifying," one survivor tells the BBC in Mogadishu.

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How data is helping elite athletes beat the smog

Air quality sensors have been installed in sports facilities in six African countries to help athletes deal with increased pollution.

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South African football star held up at gunpoint

Portia Modise appeals to fans to help get her car back after being robbed outside her home in Soweto.

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Search goes on for Moroccan footballers lost at sea

Two players from top-flight club Ittihad Tanger have been missing since going on a yacht excursion on Saturday.

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Kenya's police chief resigns after deadly anti-tax protests

His resignation comes a day after the Kenyan president sacked most of his cabinet.

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Ngannou & PFL to launch African MMA series in 2025

PFL Africa will launch in 2025 with heavyweight star Francis Ngannou named as chairman of the new MMA league.

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Prisoners escape from Niger jail that holds jihadists

Authorities impose curfew in the volatile Tillaberi region after inmates escape from a major prison.

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Eritrea's Girmay wins third stage at Tour de France

Biniam Girmay sprints to his third victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France.

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Burkina Faso's military junta bans homosexual unions

The military-led country becomes the latest in Africa to crack down on LGBT rights despite Western pressure.

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