Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK

18.08.2026 20:46 Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.

Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster

18.08.2026 20:46 Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.

Vieira named new Senegal head coach

18.08.2026 20:46 Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.

Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

18.08.2026 20:46 Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

Ipswich sign Ivorian midfielder Ouattara from Strasbourg

18.08.2026 20:46 Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.

Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats

18.08.2026 13:45 Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.

The goat is now a celebrity - how this Nigerian graduation gift went viral

18.08.2026 13:45 Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.

What we learned from Wafcon 2026

18.08.2026 00:45 BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.

Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez

17.08.2026 17:45 Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote

17.08.2026 11:00 The authorities allege they were involved in an insurrection plot but the leading opposition candidate says there was an attempt on his life.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

17.08.2026 11:00 The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

Coventry agree deal for Forest striker Awoniyi

17.08.2026 11:00 Coventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.

'Ghana was the crime scene' - the country leading the demand for slavery reparations

17.08.2026 04:16 Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations

Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi

17.08.2026 04:16 Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say

16.08.2026 02:15 Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.