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How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie

27.06.2026 13:33 How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

'The fairytale continues!' Emotional scenes as Cape Verde qualify for last 32

27.06.2026 13:33 Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict

26.06.2026 19:16 Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

Tanzania suspends political rallies three years after lifting ban

26.06.2026 19:16 The East African government says the move is necessary because of security threats.

Cape Verde looks to capitalise on World Cup heroics

26.06.2026 19:16 BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

26.06.2026 19:16 It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.

'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments

26.06.2026 19:16 Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.

US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals

26.06.2026 19:16 The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.

The woman leading Cameroonian cricket's 'Roger Milla' generation

26.06.2026 19:16 Madeleine Nseke Sissako has big ambitions to make Cameroon "one of the biggest cricket-playing nations in Africa and globally".

Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty

25.06.2026 18:31 Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".

Banned South African swimmer's daughters to realise family's Commonwealth Games dream

25.06.2026 18:31 Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.

Kenyans mark two years since Gen Z protests

25.06.2026 18:31 Two years on, families of those killed during Kenya’s 2024 anti-government protests returned to Parliament to remember their loved ones and demand justice.

Police seal off key roads in Nairobi as Kenya braces for Gen Z protests

25.06.2026 12:31 Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.

Celebrations as South Africa reach World Cup knockout stages for the first time

25.06.2026 12:31 South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.

Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?

25.06.2026 06:15 While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.