Jihadist police chief of Timbuktu jailed for war crimes

Prosecutors say he led a "reign of terror" after the city was overrun by an al-Qaeda-linked group in 2012.

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'Bigger cause' of civil war drives Sudan's Afcon dream

Abobaker Eisa says the "bigger cause" of the Sudanese civil war has been a motivating factor in their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Pop stars and pop art: Africa's top shots

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

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Sudan seal Afcon 2025 spot as Benin also go through

Sudan's footballers defy their country's civil war to clinch a remarkable qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with Benin also progressing.

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The people making the case for tourists to visit Africa

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

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India seal T20 series victory over South Africa

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma hit unbeaten centuries to lead India to a 135-run thrashing of South Africa in Johannesburg and a 3-1 T20 series victory.

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The people making the case for tourists to visit Africa

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

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The courageous father in jail for 23 years

What's it like to be the child of the world's longest detained journalist? Dawit Isaak's daughter speaks to the BBC.

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Police blockade on South African miners lifted

A court says emergency workers must be allowed to enter a mine where hundreds are thought to be without food and water.

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Why a sex tape leak could actually be a ploy for power in Equatorial Guinea

Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant in Equatorial Guinea have flooded social media, shocking people in the country.

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Kolisi returns for South Africa against England

World champions South Africa make 12 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series match with England at Allianz Stadium.

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The people making the case for tourists to visit Africa

Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.

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South Africa football head Jordaan arrested on fraud charges

South African FA president Danny Jordaan is alleged to have used the organisation's resources for personal gain between 2014 and 2018.

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Could an election revolutionise African rugby?

Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and tap into new markets.

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Springboks aim to have 'two best teams in the world'

World champions South Africa are aiming to have "the two best teams in the world", according to centre Andre Esterhuizen.

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South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections

What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?

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Simon 'not worried' about Nigeria's 2026 World Cup hopes

Winger Moses Simon remains optimistic that Nigeria have the quality to recover from a poor start to qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

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Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town

The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.

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Mauritius prime minister accepts 'huge defeat' in election

"The population has decided to choose another team," says Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.

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'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil

With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.

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