Three days of protests leave seven dead in Togo, rights groups say
The authorities threaten legal action against the organisers of the protests about the country’s leader.
Africa
‘Women’s football did not used to be given attention’
Kawtar Bentaleb, a goalkeeper for top-flight club FUS Rabat, says staging the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will boost the women’s game in Morocco.
Morocco eyes next step to become football superpower
As Morocco hosts a second successive Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals, the kingdom continues towards its target of becoming a football superpower.
Pretorius becomes SA’s youngest Test centurion
Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes the youngest centurion in South African Test history as he makes a brilliant 153 on debut at the age of 19 years and 93 days.
Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024 finals
Find out the format, fixtures, kick-off times, venues and favourites for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.
DR Congo-Rwanda ceasefire deal still faces many challenges
It is unclear if the dozens of armed groups in eastern DRC will accept a ceasefire.
DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington
The deal has been hailed by President Trump as “a great day” but there are potential pitfalls.
S Africa’s police intelligence chief arrested over fraud allegations
This marks the second wave of arrests within two weeks targeting the police’s Crime Intelligence unit.
S Africa government partner issues ultimatum after minister axed
Deputy minister Andrew Whitfield says no reason or explanation was given for his removal.
The footballer defying grief to serve her country
Just days after the death of her husband, Blessing Illivieda joined a Nigeria training camp to honour his memory through the game they both loved.
Nigeria’s major tax overhaul explained
The government argues that the new system should help poorer families as well as boost revenue.
Maluach’s rise from South Sudan to 10th pick at NBA Draft
Khaman Maluach only took up basketball aged 14, but the refugee from South Sudan has been drafted to join NBA side Phoenix Suns.
Ally of Cameroon president, 92, quits ‘broken’ government to challenge him
A close ally of Paul Biya, in power for four decades, challenges “one-man” rule in the country.
Kenyan minister back police over protests, which he calls ‘coup attempt’
At least 10 people died in the protests and 400 others injured, including 300 police officers, minister says.
Crush kills 29 pupils taking exams after blast in Central Africa
The explosion occurred at an electrical transformer near where students were taking final exams.
I went to Saudi for trophies, not money – Mendy
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy says he left the west London club because Al-Ahli had a better chance of winning silverware.
On the streets with Kenyan protesters
The BBC’s Ian Wafula is in central Nairobi amid the protests to honour those killed a year ago.
Zambia goes to court to stop ex-president’s burial in South Africa
The burial is scheduled for Wednesday in South Africa amid a dispute between the state and Lungu’s family.
Who has been called up for Wafcon 2024?
Find out who has been called up for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Morocco on 5 July.
Irish business leaders: Africa key to increasing agriculture, food production
The continent imported more than $55 billion worth of food last year, projected to double to $110 billion in 2025
Children killed in ‘appalling’ Sudan hospital attack – WHO head
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for attacks on health facilities to “stop everywhere”.