India thrash South Africa to win U19 T20 World Cup

India win the Under-19 T20 World Cup with a thumping nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final.

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Trump threatens to cut funding for South Africa over land policy

President Cyril Ramaphosa last month signed into law a bill aimed at speeding up land reform.

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'People are afraid': BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control

More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma.

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Arsenal, PSG and Bayern urged to end Visit Rwanda deals

DR Congo calls on Arsenal, PSG and Bayern Munich to end their “blood stained” sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the country.

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Shelling at busy Sudanese market 'fills mortuary with bodies'

The attack caused "utter carnage" at a nearby hospital, where dozens sought medical attention.

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Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?

The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

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Trump says he ordered air strikes on Islamic State group in Somalia

Trump says he ordered air strikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia.

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Rival African bids to bring F1 back to the continent

Rwanda and South Africa are launching rival bids to bring F1 racing back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

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Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC

A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over.

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Ghana bring in Schafer as Black Stars technical advisor

Ghana appoint Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Winfried Schafer as director of football and technical advisor for the Black Stars.

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Flags, fists and falls: Africa's top shots

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

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South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war

Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.

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DR Congo president vows 'vigorous' fight to halt M23 rebel advance

DR Congo's leader says the country "will not let itself be humiliated" after rebels seized the city of Goma.

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How a US freeze upended global aid in a matter of days

The State Department says the freeze was the only way to evaluate aid programs and defended the pause.

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Congolese president snubs peace talks over Goma crisis

The announcement comes as M23 rebels tightened their control over Goma city, seizing its airport.

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Zuma's daughter to appear in court over South Africa riots, reports say

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting violence in 2021 following the jailing of her father.

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Outgunning Congo - the evidence that shows Rwanda is backing M23 rebels

Where are rebels causing havoc in eastern DR Congo getting their funding?

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World record signing Girma proud of Ethiopian roots

Who is Naomi Girma? BBC Sport takes a look at five interesting facts about Chelsea's new world record signing.

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Italy's PM investigated over release of Libyan war crimes suspect

The investigation comes after Italian authorities freed a Libyan national wanted by the ICC.

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Nigerian extradited to US for alleged sextortion

The 24-year-old was flown to the US accused of child exploitation, which he denies.

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