Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls
The authorities said the body was a waste of money - the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years.
Burkina Faso military rulers abolishes electoral commission
The military authorities said it was a waste of money and the government will run elections itself.
Jabeur to step back from tennis for own wellbeing
Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".
What to look out for in Wafcon 2024 quarter-finals
BBC Sport Africa previews the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Prince Harry in Diana’s footsteps with landmine walk in Angola
The Duke of Sussex visited a mine-clearing charity in Angola once supported by Princess Diana.
Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump
President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.
Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump
President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.
Mars rock found in Niger sells for $4.3m at auction
The meteorite was discovered in Niger in November 2023 and is 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars recovered on Earth.
Meet the sides bidding for a place in Wafcon 2024 semi-finals
Holders South Africa and nine-time champions Nigeria are among the big-hitters in the Wafcon 2024 quarter-finals.
US senators exempt HIV/Aids funding from planned spending cuts
While advancing a bill to claw back $9bn in federal spending, lawmakers spare the Pepfar programme from cuts.