BBC News | Africa | World Edition

16.09.2026 20:34 Some of Africa's great track and field stars expect the decision to award Kenya the 2029 World Athletics Championships to inspire the next generation.

16.09.2026 20:34 Nigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about Africa is to laugh at them.

16.09.2026 15:05 Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.

16.09.2026 15:05 Teenage brothers Olly and Seb Fisher are closing in on their dream of international recognition - but it won't come from their homeland of Scotland.

16.09.2026 15:05 Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

16.09.2026 15:05 Fannie Masemola had denied the charges of failing to provide oversight of a controversial health contract.

16.09.2026 15:05 Argentina name Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to international football.

16.09.2026 09:04 Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality.

15.09.2026 22:04 Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this possibility.

15.09.2026 22:04 Arturo Carrera Loaiza denies allegations he was involved in meth production, the Nigerian authorities say.

15.09.2026 22:04 The mother of two young children was kidnapped in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.

15.09.2026 22:04 Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.

15.09.2026 22:04 BBC Sport Africa's Celestine Karoney explains why the 2029 World Athletics Championships was given to Nairobi in Kenya, as the tournament will take place in Africa for the very first time.

15.09.2026 22:04 Kenya's president William Nato hails the country's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championship in Nairobi.

15.09.2026 16:04 Kenya will become the first African nation to host the World Athletics Championships after Nairobi beats London, Munich and Rome in bidding for the 2029 event.