Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa

09.10.2026 10:05 South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.

Zambia signs US health deal after disputes over data-sharing

08.10.2026 22:50 The US will provide $1.5bn under the deal that was negotiated after Trump cut USAID funding.

US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering - rights group

08.10.2026 22:50 More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.

Afcon final to play out in court - when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champions?

08.10.2026 17:04 The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title. But fans should not expect an immediate verdict.

Why Zimbabwe tycoon 'Sir Wicknell' was loved and hated in Africa

08.10.2026 05:49 Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.

Eritrean troops move deep into Ethiopia's Tigray region as fighting escalates

08.10.2026 00:05 Residents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.

Group of 20 graduates rescued after being abducted in Nigeria

08.10.2026 00:05 The group was kidnapped earlier this month while travelling for a community service programme

Ten people linked to Kenya's first-ever Ebola case quarantined as screening concerns grow

07.10.2026 18:35 The patient passed through multiple cities in DR Congo, drove to Uganda and eventually flew to Kenya.

Kenya must be 'clean' to be credible, says Wada chief

07.10.2026 18:35 Wada president Witold Banka says Kenya must strengthen testing, investigations and anti-doping enforcement before hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

South Africa hope to host first African Olympics

07.10.2026 13:05 The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics.

Egyptian journalists from fact-checking website facing terrorism charges

07.10.2026 13:05 Matsda2sh rejects the accusation by prosecutors that its entire newsroom belongs to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.

Benin prepare for 'historic' role in Messi's Argentina farewell

06.10.2026 20:04 A tiny west African nation, Benin will be the final opponent of Lionel Messi's international career when they face Argentina in Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental.

Cheetahs to play European games in Swansea

06.10.2026 20:04 South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches this season at St Helen's in Swansea, the home of Welsh side Ospreys.

Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads

06.10.2026 14:19 The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.

Nigeria mourns 32 killed as military plane crashes into swamp

06.10.2026 14:19 President Bola Tinubu describes the crash as a "painful moment" for the military and the entire nation.