Entries by BBC News

Mozambique opposition leader calls for unity ahead of renewed protests /in /by

Nearly 280 people have reportedly been killed in unrest following October's disputed election.

‘I told Sudan players to feel they are Messi or Ronaldo’ /in /by

Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

‘I told Sudan players to feel they are Messi or Ronaldo’ /in /by

Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

One of first prisoners held at Guantanamo by US sent back to Tunisia /in /by

The repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi means 26 detainees remain at the detention facility.

‘Banda-wagon’ gathers pace as Zambian eyes greatness /in /by

Zambia captain Barbra Banda, recently-crowned African Women's Footballer of the Year, wants to be the world's best player.

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

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

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

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

Remembering African sport’s notable deaths in 2024 /in /by

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

Remembering African sport’s notable deaths in 2024 /in /by

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

Remembering African sport’s notable deaths in 2024 /in /by

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