Why Eritreans want Isak to remain at Newcastle

13.08.2025 10:00 Alexander Isak is angling for a move away from Newcastle United but Eritreans in the city are keen for the man they see as an "ambassador" to stay with the Magpies.

Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war

12.08.2025 23:30 An aid group in Abu Shouk camp says at least 40 were killed by gunmen from the Rapid Support Forces.

Kenya court says British tycoon's body too decomposed to determine cause of death

12.08.2025 23:30 The body of Harry Roy Veevers has been in a morgue in Kenya for 11 years.

British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds

12.08.2025 23:30 Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation.

What is going on with CHAN disorder and ticketing?

12.08.2025 23:30 BBC Sport Africa analyses the crowd disorder, serious security lapses and ticketing issues encountered at the African Nations Championship in Kenya.

Grammy-winning Afropop star Tems: 'Women are not respected in the industry'

12.08.2025 12:45 The Nigerian musician details her rise to the top of a notoriously male-dominated industry.

Nigeria military kills scores of gang members in air and ground raids, spokesman says

12.08.2025 12:45 The air force says it targeted more than 400 gunmen in a forest as they were planning a village raid.

Outrage as baby dies after genital mutilation in The Gambia

11.08.2025 16:30 Two women have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the girl's death, police say.

Dozens of Malian soldiers arrested over alleged coup plot against junta, sources say

11.08.2025 16:30 The wave of arrests reflect increased tensions within the military government.

Crowd disorder at CHAN raises concerns in Kenya

11.08.2025 16:30 Ticket sales for some African Nations Championship games in Kenya are suspended after chaotic scenes at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium on Sunday.

Pilot suspended after being seen 'drunk and naked' in Cape Verde

11.08.2025 16:30 The budget airline grounded the unnamed pilot after hotel guests reportedly complained after the incident in Cape Verde.

Salah calls out Uefa over wording of tribute to 'Palestinian Pele'

11.08.2025 16:30 Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.

Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York - now the country wants answers

10.08.2025 09:30 The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.

Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya

09.08.2025 13:00 Police believe the passengers on board all belong to one family.

Ex-president can be buried in Zambia against family's wishes, court rules

08.08.2025 16:15 Edgar Lungu's family has been locked in a bitter dispute with Zambia's government over where to bury him.