18.05.2026 04:30 Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast's World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.
17.05.2026 22:30 An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
17.05.2026 16:30 The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
16.05.2026 22:00 No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
16.05.2026 15:46 President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
15.05.2026 15:45 Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.
15.05.2026 15:45 South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is banned for 18 months for breaking anti-doping rules - ruling him out of the 2027 World Cup.
14.05.2026 21:30 The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.
14.05.2026 15:30 Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.
14.05.2026 15:30 South Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail reverses her international retirement and is included in the Proteas' squad for this summer's T20 World Cup in England.
14.05.2026 09:30 Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
13.05.2026 21:15 A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.
13.05.2026 21:15 Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation.
13.05.2026 15:00 The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.
13.05.2026 15:00 The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
