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South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protests
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

'Surrender or face full force' of state, Nigerian president warns armed groups
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Bola Tinubu was addressing the nation on Democracy Day, marking the return to civilian rule in 1999.

London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.

'Nightmare from start to finish' for South Africa in opener
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were "miles off it" in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent 'hate-watch' Bafana Bafana.

Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.

Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

Injuries force Ezzalzouli & Aguerd out of World Cup
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Morocco forward Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd withdraw from their squad because of injury, two days before their World Cup opener against Brazil.

Brother's memory inspires Williams for World Cup opener
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

When will an African side win the World Cup?
Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2026

Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026

The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Posted on Sunday June 07, 2026

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

Ethiopia's Tsegay handed four-month doping ban
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Former two-time world champion Gudaf Tsegay is banned for four months after admitting the presence of a prohibited substance in an out-of-competition test.

Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about South Africa
Posted on Friday June 05, 2026

Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at South Africa.

What happened and why?
Posted on Tuesday June 09, 2026

The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Brighton agree £21.5m deal for Nigeria winger Yohanna
Posted on Saturday June 06, 2026

Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.

Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
Posted on Wednesday June 03, 2026

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selection
Posted on Monday June 01, 2026

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.

Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan
Posted on Tuesday June 02, 2026

Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.

Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.


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