The ‘Disgrace of Gijon’ – an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain – has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria’s 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?

BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England’s opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday’s World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.

The West African country’s junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their ‘miracle’ qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.

The East African government says the move is necessary because of security threats.

It relates to a 17-year-old girl – four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.

Madeleine Nseke Sissako has big ambitions to make Cameroon “one of the biggest cricket-playing nations in Africa and globally”.

The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.

Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their “wild” playing style could be considered racist.

Two years on, families of those killed during Kenya’s 2024 anti-government protests returned to Parliament to remember their loved ones and demand justice.

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.

Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year’s anniversary protests.

At the centre of it is London mining investor INIHC’s arbitration battle over the billion-dollar Black Volta gold project

Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Malawi’s industrial strategy has achieved only 40% of its targets, while core industrial capacity continues to weaken

Contributions from controversial regional figures revive scrutiny over governance and political influence

A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence