Children killed after drone hits home in Sudan, medics say
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.
Africa
At least 22 Ethiopian migrants killed in ‘horrific’ road crash
About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.
Central African Republic President Touadéra wins third term
The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.
Unbearably long wait for justice leaves South African families in limbo
With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.
All you need to know about Afcon 2025
BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as the 35th edition of the continent’s biggest sporting event continues in Morocco.
Uganda denies plans to block internet during election
The main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.
Salah goals & Hakimi return – six things from Afcon 2025’s group stage
BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia
It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.
‘You’re invisible, you don’t exist’ – life without a birth certificate
Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.
Fears grow over disappearance of Turkish lawyer in Mozambique
Emre Çınar has lived in Maputo since 2017 after fleeing Türkiye following the government’s crackdown on alleged critics
Government suspends Gabon team and bans Aubameyang
Gabon’s sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team’s “disgraceful performance” at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025
From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.
Equatorial Guinea pair banned for abusing referee at Afcon
Equatorial Guinea’s Carlos Akapo and Josete Miranda are banned for four games for abusing the referee after their defeat by Sudan at Afcon 2025.
Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move
The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.
Saving South Africa’s threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
Not Semenyo’s ‘last game’, says Iraola as Man City close in
Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has “definitely not” played his last game for the Cherries.
Guinea restricts social media sites as junta chief takes election lead
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.
How South Africa conquered Test cricket in 2025
BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.
Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial
Somaliland wants international recognition – here’s why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.
Great white sharks being sold in North African fish markets, say researchers
Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.
‘I can kill you right now’ – Sudan’s footballers on civil war
Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will “fight” for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.