More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?

04.07.2026 07:30 More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.

The friends who drove from Ghana to the World Cup

04.07.2026 01:31 Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.

Can Girmay recreate past Tour de France glories with new team?

03.07.2026 18:30 Biniam Girmay, who is now backed by a World Cup winner, is aiming to reclaim the green jersey two years after the Eritrean made history at the Tour de France.

Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch

03.07.2026 18:30 Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.

Ndileka Mandela on anti-migrant protests: 'Grandad wanted rule of law not mob justice'

03.07.2026 18:30 Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".

Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister

03.07.2026 18:30 Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.

US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission

03.07.2026 18:30 The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.

Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after World Cup exit

03.07.2026 12:30 Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.

Killers of British couple in South Africa sentenced to life

03.07.2026 00:00 The pair had been collecting rare plants and seeds before their bodies were found days later in a river.

Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo

03.07.2026 00:00 According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.

Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced

02.07.2026 18:00 Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.

First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell'

02.07.2026 18:00 Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.

Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths

02.07.2026 18:00 Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.

South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant

02.07.2026 18:00 South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.

Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit

02.07.2026 11:16 Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.