A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup while Ivory Coast reappoint two-time Afcon winner Herve Renard.

Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.

Relatives describe the mother as "the family's pride and joy".

It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service, the authorities say.

Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

The highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.

Cyrille Tchatchet II is "very proud and honoured" to represent England and take home a silver medal.

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo hails new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the […]

Australia finish the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 70 golds and 171 medals overall, while England finish a distant second in the standings.

Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.

Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Brentford confirmed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club record fee.

Dozens, many from Tigray, are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.

The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.

An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

Claims made by boxer Aziz Abdul that racism was behind his disqualification at the Commonwealth Games are rejected.

South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya becomes Rangers' eighth summer signing, joining for an undisclosed fee from Philadelphia Union.

Bert le Clos stopped smoking after his son Chad, the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, convinced him to quit.

The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.

Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.

International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.

West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

Aziz Abdul wants Ugandans to recognise him as a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist rather than as Idi Amin's grandson.

After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.

Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande agrees personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdraw their interest.