Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit

12.07.2026 16:46 Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.

How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya

12.07.2026 03:16 Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.

Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m world record on debut in Monaco

12.07.2026 03:16 Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, and Julien Alfred runs a stunning 200m.

More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation

11.07.2026 21:15 "I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

11.07.2026 21:15 South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.

Sixteen starve to death in Uganda as drought kills crops

11.07.2026 21:15 Climate change, poor rainfall, deforestation, overgrazing and crop pests are to blame, say experts.

How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria

11.07.2026 15:15 The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.

New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha

11.07.2026 03:15 A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.

UK triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa

11.07.2026 03:15 Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.

'Honoured and grateful' - Morocco fan reflects on World Cup

11.07.2026 03:15 Morocco fan reflects on their World Cup journey.

Egypt receive a warm welcome home

11.07.2026 03:15 Watch as the Egyptian football team return to a hero's welcome from their fans.

Zulu king expresses regret after video captures tirade against his wife

10.07.2026 21:15 In the footage widely shared in South Africa, King Misuzulu threatens to physically assault his wife and accuses her of cheating.

How football has helped immigrants make a home in the US

10.07.2026 14:45 Football is the common bond for the immigrants and refugees who play matches in a Maine park, and has helped them develop a sense of community in a foreign land.

Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans

10.07.2026 00:01 He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the alleged profits flaunted on Instagram.

Morocco's unfinished business with France

10.07.2026 00:01 Morocco are set to play in another World Cup quarter-final, but are they football's dreamers or is this where they belong?