President cuts short Davos trip as DR Congo fighting rages

Conflict in eastern DR Congo's has forced 400,000 people to flee their homes this year alone, the UN says.

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New Nigerian jihadist group declared terrorists

The Lakurawa group has been accused of attacks on top government officials and kidnapping.

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Police chief accused of Mozambique abuses sacked by new president

Bernadino Rafael denies claims he worked with criminal groups to kidnap and kill protesters.

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Shades, sparks and snow: Africa's top shots

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

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Caf says deputy leader faces no action over payments

African football's governing body says Swiss prosecutors will not bring legal charges against its secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.

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Man City sign Egypt forward Marmoush for £59m

Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, the second highest scorer in the Bundesliga this season, has agreed a contract until 2029.

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Coventry aims to challenge 'status quo' at IOC

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry is aiming to become the first female president of the International Olympic Committee.

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Man City accused of encouraging Sierra Leone's Bah to break contract

Real Valladolid accuse Manchester City of encouraging one of their players to break his contract to force through a move to the Premier League club.

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'Every face deserves a smile' - Adeyemi

Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi talks to BBC Sport Africa about his foundation and why he feels impelled to give back to Nigeria.

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Kenya eases travel requirements for nearly all African visitors

Libya and Somalia are excluded from the waiver due to security concerns.

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Olympic history-maker Ngamba to turn professional

Olympic medal winner Cindy Ngamba will make her professional debut in boxing in March.

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'A living hell': Sudanese women face rape and abuse in Libya

The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.

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Italy arrests top Libyan policeman over alleged war crimes - reports

Italian police were acting on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, reports say.

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The Nigerian pastors who went to US for Trump inauguration

The visits of William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey underscores Trump's connection with evangelism.

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Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town

The taking of the town by the M23 puts its fighters within 40km of the key city of Goma.

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Mozambique at a crossroads as new president sworn in

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

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The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

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Medics under siege: 'We took this photo, fearing it would be our last'

El-Fasher's last functioning hospital records 28 deaths in the last month after being targeted by shells.

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Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.

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Tearful Jabeur overcomes breathing problems to win

Former world number two Ons Jabeur in tears on court as she struggles with breathing difficulties during her third-round Australian Open victory.

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'I never thought I could play ice hockey in Kenya'

East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.

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New suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania kills eight - WHO

The UN health agency says the risk of the virus spreading in the region is "high".

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Kenyan minister alleges intelligence agency behind his son's abduction

Justin Muturi says his son was freed following President William Ruto's intervention.

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Red Sea dive-boat survivors accuse authorities of cover up

The group say their official witness statements were translated into Arabic by a boat company employee.

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Song named Central African Republic head coach

Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.

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Rescuers pull six more bodies from South Africa mine

Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.

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Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

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The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

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Dead bodies seen in videos from South African mine

The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year.

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Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

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Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

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'I have been saved': Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later

She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

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Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

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Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city from rebels

The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.

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Is it a bomb? Is it a plane crash? No, it's space junk landing

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

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The Premier League star who became a golf pro

Former Premier League and Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is now a golf professional with ambitions to boost the sport in his homeland.

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Revellers, swords and balloons: Africa's top shots

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

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Beninese army suffers 'hard blow' in border attack

The strike took place on one of Benin's most well-equipped military positions in the north, authorities say.

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Gun-wearing leader sparks concern at Ghana inauguration

Burkina Faso's Capt Ibrahim Traore had a holstered pistol in what some saw a security breach.

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Mozambique tense as opposition leader returns from exile

Venâncio Mondlane is greeted by supporters as police try to prevent people reaching the airport.

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Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Chelle as new coach

Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles, tasking the 47-year-old with earning qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

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Legendary South African singer Winnie Khumalo dies aged 51

The Afropop singer began her musical career in the 1980s and also appeared in popular TV series.

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'She's my life': A mother's mission to help Nigerians with cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is believed to be one of the most common neurological disorders in Nigeria.

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Fire devastates one of Africa's largest clothes markets

Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.

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Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.

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Africa's capoeira kids

Capoeira, a sport mixing martial art and dance, is one of Brazil’s biggest cultural exports. Now a new generation of African children are rediscovering its appeal and African roots.

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Bringing a tyrannical Ethiopian queen and her twins to life

A compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire.

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The remarkable life of Andrée Blouin - Africa's overlooked independence heroine

Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.

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Kenya investigates space junk that fell on village

Experts are trying to figure out how a 500kg metal ring ended up crashing into Kenya.

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Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

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Fire devastates one of Africa's largest clothes markets

Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.

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Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.

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How old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singer

Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.

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Fulham squad 'one big brotherhood', says Iwobi

Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi says the team spirit at Fulham is enabling him to enjoy his "best season" in the Premier League.

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What to look out for in African sport in 2025

Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.

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Ethiopia and Somalia vow to strengthen ties

Somalia says no concessions were made to Ethiopia in the Turkey-brokered deal, but Ethiopia has not commented.

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Chebet smashes own women's 5km world record

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes the women's 5km world record to set a time of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona.

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Remembering African sport's notable deaths in 2024

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.

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Dozens die in Ethiopia after lorry with wedding guests falls into river

It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded.

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