Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why

25.07.2026 02:00 As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight

24.07.2026 19:45 Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.

First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola

24.07.2026 19:45 Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.

Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism

24.07.2026 19:45 He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.

Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times

24.07.2026 19:45 The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned

24.07.2026 19:45 The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good' - Ghetto Kids

24.07.2026 19:45 The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

India cruise to seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe - first T20 scorecard

24.07.2026 13:33 Latest scorecard from the first Twenty20 international between Zimbabwe and India in Harare.

Swansea sign Ghana winger Opoku

24.07.2026 13:33 Championship club Swansea City complete the signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.

'Motherhood should not be the end of anyone's story'

24.07.2026 13:33 After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players "feel bad" about getting married and having children.

Le Clos would 'love' Commonwealth Games medal record

24.07.2026 13:33 South African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be "amazing" to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.

South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'

24.07.2026 13:33 Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.

Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappings

24.07.2026 00:30 They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.

Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya

23.07.2026 18:45 Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.

Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says

23.07.2026 18:45 Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.