African nations race to put satellites in space

Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.

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The stats and shoes behind Chepngetich's amazing marathon world record

How the Kenyan took a step beyond what was thought by knocking almost two minutes off the previous best in Chicago.

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Nigeria set to boycott Afcon qualifier in Libya

Nigeria’s players say they will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being left stranded at an airport.

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England's batting improves in crucial win over SA

Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt guide England to an impressive seven-wicket win over South Africa at the Women's T20 World Cup.

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South Africa beat Bangladesh but face nervous wait

South Africa clinch a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh but now face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals.

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Their struggle is my struggle - Kolisi on backing women's game

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says male players have both a moral duty and a personal interest in growing the women's game.

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Kenya's president makes urgent cash call for Haiti mission

The police mission to help deal with the gangs could run out of money, President Ruto says.

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Ramaphosa won't be charged over farm theft scandal - SA prosecutor

South Africa's president faced questions after $4m in cash was stolen from a sofa on his farm.

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Oil, toil and ink: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement 'axis against Ethiopia'

The leaders of the three nations, which all have tensions with Ethiopia, agree to greater co-operation.

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The brothers breaking freestyle football world records

Meet Victor and Confidence Kipo, the young Nigerian siblings doing the trick when it comes to freestyle football.

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