Entries by BBC News

Olympic triumphs, cycling glory and Ivorian joy – Africa’s year in sport /in /by

BBC Sport Africa reviews the continent's top moments in 2024, including historic achievements at the Olympics, Paralympics and the Tour de France.

The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time /in /by

For years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands.

The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time /in /by

For years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands.

Liverpool will ‘stay humble’ – but lead at top ‘feels different’ /in /by

Mohamed Salah says it "feels different" as Liverpool come from behind to beat Leicester and move seven points clear at the top.

How Tebogo inspired Botswanan’s motorcycling triumph /in /by

Olympic 200m Letsile Tebogo provided inspiration to help Botswana's Ross Branch win a historic World Rally-Raid Championship title this year.

How Tebogo inspired Botswanan’s motorcycling triumph /in /by

Olympic 200m Letsile Tebogo provided inspiration to help Botswana's Ross Branch win a historic World Rally-Raid Championship title this year.

Illegal trade booms in South Africa’s ‘super-strange looking’ plants /in /by

A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.

Illegal trade booms in South Africa’s ‘super-strange looking’ plants /in /by

A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.

Zimbabwe v Afghanistan – first Test scorecard /in /by

Latest scorecard from the first Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in Bulawayo.

South Africa v Pakistan – first Test scorecard /in /by

Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan at Centurion.