Why Uganda’s iconic crested crane faces extinction

The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.

Hat-trick hero Marmoush can ease burden on Haaland

There is not much Erling Haaland has failed to do when it comes to scoring goals since he joined Manchester City, although none of his 11 hat-tricks have come quicker than Omar Marmoush's first for the club.

Burnley’s Hannibal accuses Preston’s Osmajic of racial abuse

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri accuses Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him during Saturday's Championship match at Deepdale.

Gunfire and looting in DR Congo city as rebels advance

Residents in the Congolese city tell the BBC they are hiding in their homes as the rebels advance.

‘My wife fears sex, I fear death’ – impacts of the USAID freeze

Despite a US waiver allowing the resumption of humanitarian help, life-saving services have shut.

‘My wife fears sex, I fear death’ – impacts of the USAID freeze

Despite a US waiver allowing the resumption of humanitarian help, life-saving services have shut.

‘My wife fears sex, I fear death’ – impacts of the USAID freeze

Despite a US waiver allowing the resumption of humanitarian help, life-saving services have shut.

DR Congo M23 rebels enter city of Bukavu

The Rwandan-backed rebels' entry into Bukavu follows their capture of Goma, defying international calls for a ceasefire.

Gaza plans put Egypt-US relations to tough test

After decades of close ties, what happens to Gaza could put Egypt-US friendship at risk.

Fraud case against ex-Ghana FA boss dropped after five years

A fraud and corruption case against Kwesi Nyantekyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association, is dropped after a complex five-year legal battle.