Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final

13.08.2026 01:15 Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

At least 15 die as boat sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba

12.08.2026 12:00 The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

South Africa dump site collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners

11.08.2026 16:00 The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.

Ethiopia drone strike in north kills three, Tigray sources say

11.08.2026 16:00 The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.

Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery

11.08.2026 16:00 Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.

A burial row over Zambia's late president has turned its election into a hot contest

11.08.2026 09:30 Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.

Watch: Huge blaze after attack on petrol tank in Libya

11.08.2026 09:30 Firefighters are trying to contain a blaze at a large petrol tank west of the capital, Tripoli, which was targeted by unknown attackers.

Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says

10.08.2026 20:32 The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.

We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns

10.08.2026 20:32 Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.

Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

10.08.2026 20:32 Kenya submits a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks to become the first African nation to stage the flagship event.

Nigeria 'still have hope' for 2027 World Cup spot

10.08.2026 20:32 Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

African quartet secure Women's World Cup places

10.08.2026 14:30 Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Wissa Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings

10.08.2026 14:30 Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC

10.08.2026 08:30 Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen

10.08.2026 02:15 The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.