The maths whizz turned teen star who chose Morocco over France

19.06.2026 22:00 Get to know Ayyoub Bouaddi - Morocco's new star.

Africa's greatest World Cup kits - pick your favourite

19.06.2026 22:00 Your chance to rank 10 of the most colourful and iconic kits African teams have worn at the World Cup.

Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'

19.06.2026 22:00 Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

US to end funding of South Africa's HIV programmes over claims of Afrikaner persecution

19.06.2026 22:00 The US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.

Can Renard revive Tunisia's World Cup campaign?

19.06.2026 16:00 Tunisia have turned to two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Herve Renard to revive their 2026 World Cup campaign after a disastrous start which saw Sabri Lamouchi sacked after one match.

Morocco captain Hakimi to stand trial for rape

19.06.2026 16:00 French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital

19.06.2026 16:00 Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.

Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power

19.06.2026 16:00 The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.

UK law enforcement destroyed my reputation and integrity, ex-Nigerian oil minister tells BBC

19.06.2026 16:00 Diezani Alison-Madueke was cleared of taking bribes from wealthy oil executives after six-month trial.

'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup

18.06.2026 21:01 Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.

Mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper: 'I'm going to see my son play in the World Cup'

18.06.2026 21:01 Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally heading to the US to see her son play.

Ivory Coast's Wahi denied entry to Canada

18.06.2026 14:45 The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for their next World Cup game.

Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence

18.06.2026 14:45 Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.

Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital's airport

18.06.2026 14:45 Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

South Africa bounce back with win over Pakistan

18.06.2026 14:45 Marizanne Kapp and Annerie Dercksen star as South Africa bounce back from defeat in their opening game, while Pakistan remain winless.