Who can still claim Africa's spots at 2026 World Cup?

Seven spots at the 2026 Fifa World Cup remain up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax.

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Botswana 'on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds', president tells BBC

Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

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Botswana 'on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds', president tells BBC

Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

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South Africa win back-to-back Rugby Championships

South Africa overpower Argentina at Allianz Stadium in London to win back-to-back Rugby Championships for the first time.

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Ruthless England thrash SA in World Cup opener

England start their Women's World Cup campaign with a 10-wicket win in Guwahati after bowling out South Africa for just 69.

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'We only have the sea to live on' - Senegal's fishermen blame BP project for lack of fish

The huge off-shore facility run by BP means they now struggle to survive, the fishermen say.

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Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal expires

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

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Khan 'rolling dice' as promoter with Nigeria fight night

Amir Khan wants to build a legacy outside the ring as a boxing promoter as he brings a professional fight night to Nigeria.

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Zidane's son Luca called up to Algeria squad

Luca Zidane, the son of France legend Zinedine, is called up by Algeria for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.

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Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

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Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda, opposition leader says

Bobi Wine says the two Kenyans were "picked up mafia-style" because they had joined his campaign.

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Nigeria banned shea nut exports to help women profit. But it backfired

The ban, intended to boost domestic production of shea butter, has reduced earnings for many women.

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Why a tiny island's fate could decide Seychelles' next president

India, Qatari royals, China and ecologists have their own, very different, views on Assumption Island's future.

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Khan 'rolling dice' as promoter with Nigeria fight night

Amir Khan wants to build a legacy outside the ring as a boxing promoter as he brings a professional fight night to Nigeria.

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South Africa's top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel

The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa's death are being investigated by the French authorities.

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The professor who beat fraud allegations to become Malawi's president…again

The president-elect of the southern African nation has a long and controversial political career.

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Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expire

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

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South Africa thump Argentina to go top of Rugby Championship

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu breaks South Africa's individual scoring record with 37 points as they beat Argentina 67-30 to return to the top of the Rugby Championship.

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Drogba, Kohli, LeBron, Nadal - why big names are investing in powerboat racing

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is among several sporting greats who have invested in E1 Series, a globe-trotting powerboat racing competition about to land in Africa.

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Seychelles to hold presidential run-off after vote fails to produce clear winner

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie received 48.8% of the vote against President Wavel Ramkalawan's 46.4%.

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