The raid on a Catholic school in the West African state came amid a surge in attacks by armed groups.

The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.

Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile, lured men into fighting in Ukraine.

BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called “juju” practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.

Fixtures, results and scorecards from Sri Lanka’s ODI tour of Pakistan, and the Twenty20 tri-series that follows which also involves Zimbabwe.

The president had denied that Wicknell Chivayo has been dolling out lavish gifts on his behalf

The authorities in landlocked Ethiopia have ratcheted up rhetoric over access to an Eritrean port.

Malcolm Marx is named men’s player of the year at the World Rugby Awards, while Fabian Holland wins the breakthrough player prize.

AS FAR beat debutants ASEC Mimosas 2-1 in the African Women’s Champions League final to become continental champions for the second time.

The prime minister is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.

DR Congo must not be over-confident when the Leopards take part in inter-confederation play-offs for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, says Gabriel Zakuani.

Security forces have launched operations to assess the situation and locate the missing pupils.

The controversial hirings have unsettled Malawi’s international partners, with funds critical for health, agriculture and infrastructure now at risk of suspension if donors conclude that accountability has been abandoned

During its G20 presidency, South Africa has made debt relief one of its top priorities

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak deliver a double success for Morocco as they are named 2025 African men’s and women’s footballer of the year respectively.

A widespread campaign sought to “silence and suppress” protesters, Amnesty International says.

Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.