Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.

Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.

Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.

A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.

Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.

One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.

Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.

Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab confirm the signing of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey.

Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of […]

Tottenham are working on a deal for Omar Marmoush, but what could the Man City forward bring to the north London team?

Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.

The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.

Jewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberia's international airport and has not commented on the allegations.

Following Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit after nine seasons, who could take the Egyptian King's crown as Africa's biggest Premier League star?

Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan are among the seven people killed in the crash.

Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.

BBC Sport explores why there are so few African players in the Women's Super League.

Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues.

English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.

Manchester United are in talks to sign Cameroon international Carlos Baleba having reignited their interest in the midfielder.

Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.

Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.

BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.

Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.

Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, who is appearing at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.

Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations