Osimhen and Napoli: ‘The love for him is fake in Italy’

Napoli said they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stopped short of publicly apologising to him.

Migrants celebrate and dance after being rescued

Male migrants from Syria, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Egypt danced after being rescued off the coast of Libya.

Six dead and 15 trapped in Zimbabwe gold mine collapse

Rescue efforts are under way to reach those who became trapped when a shaft at a gold mine collapsed.

Sudan conflict: Living in Cairo, longing for Omdurman

The BBC's Mohamed Osman writes about his emotional return after war forced him to flee.

Marathon record breaker Tigst Assefa, her coach and experts on historic run

After smashing the world record in Berlin, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, her coach and marathon experts answer three key questions on the evolution of the event.

Pastor Daniel: Claims that a Christian preacher has the power to tame lions are false

The viral video has spread to many countries in Africa, but does not show a church pastor taming lions.

Eswatini election: The vote in a kingdom where parties are banned

Voting is under way in Eswatini, but in Africa's last absolute monarchy, MPs have little power.

Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji

Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.

Africa’s week in pictures: 22-28 September 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Victor Osimhen: Napoli ‘never meant to offend or mock’ striker but stop short of apology for TikTok

Napoli say they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stop short of publicly apologising to him.