Barcelona agree shirt sponsorship deal with war-torn DR Congo

31.07.2025 23:30 Despite criticism, the Congolese government says the deal with raise the profile of the country.

Kenya's sweeping alcohol control plan sparks anger

31.07.2025 13:16 The proposal includes a ban on alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.

Aid cuts will push Nigerians into arms of Boko Haram militants, UN warns

31.07.2025 13:16 The end of food aid could have devastating effects for the victims of an Islamist insurgency.

Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy

31.07.2025 13:16 Hansie Cronje's story, re-examined in Sport's Strangest Crimes on BBC Sounds, is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

Angola's petrol protest death toll rises as medics overwhelmed

31.07.2025 03:16 At least 22 people have died in the most widespread protests Angola has seen in recent years.

More than a dozen children die because of food shortages in Sudan camp - medics

31.07.2025 03:16 Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.

Tanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenyan backlash

30.07.2025 16:31 They are barred from areas like mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining and curio shops.

Greece claims 'invasion' in Crete as it tries to halt boats from North Africa

30.07.2025 16:31 Greek migration minister Thanos Plevris says his country faces a "state of emergency".

Middlesbrough sign Ivorian midfielder Kante

30.07.2025 16:31 Middlesbrough complete their second signing of the summer after agreeing a five-year deal with Abdoulaye Kante from French club Troyes.

Ivory Coast president, 83, says he will run for fourth term

30.07.2025 06:01 Ouattara is the poll's frontrunner as numerous major challengers have been banned from running.

Hundreds of arrests during deadly Angola fuel protests

29.07.2025 19:15 "People are fed up, hunger is rife," activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda.

US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery-descendants law

29.07.2025 19:15 Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.

Nigeria's victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each

29.07.2025 19:15 Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.

What we learned from Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024

29.07.2025 19:15 After Nigeria sealed their 10th African title, several issues need to be addressed to boost women's football on the continent.

Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade

29.07.2025 19:15 England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.