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Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.
Vieira named new Senegal head coach
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.
Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe’s deadliest transport disaster
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.
Zambia’s Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats
Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
The goat is now a celebrity – how this graduation gift went viral
Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves friend rice and has become celebrated locally.
What we learned from Wafcon 2026
BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.
Ipswich sign Ivorian midfielder Ouattara from Strasbourg
Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.
Is All Blacks’ tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?
Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?
Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote
The leading opposition candidate calls allegations of a planned insurrection "total fabrications".