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- LeBron the star as Angola aims to cash in on E1 racing
on 2026-09-14 at 4:24 pmAngola hopes hosting the E1 Series will boost tourism after NBA star LeBron James attends the inaugural powerboat race in the capital Luanda.
- Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale
on 2026-09-14 at 4:23 pmNigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
- Uganda will now take part in Harry's Invictus Games after King's reassurance
on 2026-09-14 at 3:33 pmAfter a phone call with Buckingham Palace, Uganda now says it will take part in the Invictus Games.
- Body of missing runner found in South Africa
on 2026-09-14 at 2:58 pmA nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.
- Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate
on 2026-09-14 at 2:08 pmScientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
- Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
on 2026-09-14 at 11:35 amAt least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
- Boks power & All Blacks of old - what did we learn from series?
on 2026-09-13 at 3:00 pmWhat did we learn from South Africa's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series victory over New Zealand?
- Kosgei wins Great North Run but McColgan withdraws
on 2026-09-13 at 10:57 amKenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's race at the Great North Run as Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury, while American Zouhair Talbi wins the men's […]
- Uganda's King Oyo buried amid calls for unity over his successor
on 2026-09-12 at 4:55 pmA TV news presenter has been named as the traditional kingdom of Tooro's new monarch but the late king's family claim he chose an heir.
- 'I've turned the page' - Camara on Chelsea deal collapse
on 2026-09-12 at 10:07 amMonaco and Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara says he is moving on from his failed £47.1m move to Chelsea.
- 'It's like a dog set loose on us' - fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders
on 2026-09-12 at 10:00 amThe authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.
- Athletic Club forward Williams retires from Ghana duty
on 2026-09-11 at 4:18 pmInaki Williams says the time has come to bring his journey with the Black Stars to an end four years after making his international debut.
- Washington Spirit sign Luvanga - but is it a record deal?
on 2026-09-10 at 4:10 pmTanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in the history of women's football - […]
- The Rwandan eyeing Champions League history against Man Utd
on 2026-09-09 at 2:41 pmRwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels has helped Azerbaijan's Sabah reach the Champions League proper on their competition debut, and is now looking to down the […]
- Sheff Utd sign experienced forward Ayew
on 2026-09-08 at 5:30 pmSheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.
- When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?
on 2026-09-08 at 5:17 pmSadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first […]
- Wolves sign Burkina Faso winger Traore
on 2026-09-07 at 3:56 pmWolves sign former Sunderland and Aston Villa winger Bertrand Traore on a one-year deal.
- The wedding photographer of Darfur: Focusing on love in Sudan's war
on 2026-09-07 at 8:34 amHaving fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.
- Nigerian academic on rags to riches: 'Nothing good was supposed to come out of me'
on 2026-09-07 at 5:29 amDavid Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol
- When Man City call you don't say no - Ndiaye
on 2026-09-06 at 9:30 pmNew £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.
- What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong
on 2026-09-06 at 12:09 pmAs the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.
- Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?
on 2026-09-05 at 4:03 amRussian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.
- Kenya's chai lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry
on 2026-09-04 at 12:28 amSupermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.
- Were Christians the target of the Palm Sunday attack in Nigeria?
on 2026-09-03 at 7:11 amGunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March.
- 'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media
on 2026-09-03 at 12:58 amMore than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.
- Idi Amin's grandson fights at Commonwealth Games
on 2026-07-31 at 9:13 pmThe grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.
- What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?
on 2026-07-31 at 6:29 pmAn estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.
- 'Honoured and grateful' - Morocco fan reflects on World Cup
on 2026-07-10 at 2:46 pmMorocco fan reflects on their World Cup journey.
- Ebola misinformation fuels violent attacks on health workers
on 2026-07-09 at 8:44 amBBC Verify looks at multiple incidents linked to misinformation during latest Ebola outbreak, which has infected more than 1,700 people and killed 580 in DR […]
