Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount

30.06.2026 21:46 The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.

Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecast

30.06.2026 15:00 People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.

Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup clash, predicts president

30.06.2026 15:00 Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.

South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline

29.06.2026 20:30 Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola

29.06.2026 20:30 Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match

29.06.2026 20:30 Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.

Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers

29.06.2026 20:30 The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.

Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt

29.06.2026 14:17 Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.

Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria Austria defend 'unexpected' draw

29.06.2026 14:17 The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

Salah an injury doubt for Egypt's last-32 tie

29.06.2026 14:17 Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.

Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief

28.06.2026 14:02 NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".

South Africa look to lay ghosts of 2010 to rest

28.06.2026 14:02 South Africa play their first ever World Cup knockout game against Canada, 16 years after Bafana Bafana passed up the chance to progress at a tournament held on home soil.

The lowdown on England's next opponents

28.06.2026 14:02 BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England's opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.

Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France

27.06.2026 19:46 The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating

27.06.2026 13:33 The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.