Kebinatshipi targets 400m world record after Tokyo gold

Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi has set his sights on breaking the 400m world record after being crowned world champion in Tokyo last month.

Army general named as Madagascar PM to quell Gen Z protests

Protesters have rejected the appointment and have demanded the president steps down within 48 hours.

‘I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia’

In an interview with BBC Sport, Ashleigh Plumptre says she regrets losing the trust of some LGBT fans in women's football by moving to Saudi Arabia.

‘I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia’

In an interview with BBC Sport, Ashleigh Plumptre says she regrets losing the trust of some LGBT fans in women's football by moving to Saudi Arabia.

Sudan militia leader convicted of war crimes during Darfur war

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds and thousands of deaths.

CAR president’s rival invited back from exile then detained

Dominique Désiré Erenon was arrested on arrival in Bangui after three years spent living in France.

Eswatini accepts 10 US deportees despite legal challenge

This is the second group to arrive in the southern Africa state following a deal with the US government.

Tanzanian ex-ambassador and government critic abducted, family says

His brother says he found the door to the house broken and a large amount of blood spilled.

Tanzania issues social media warning after video calls for military ‘action’

A purported air force captain urges the military chief to "take action" in a viral video.

Who can still claim Africa’s spots at 2026 World Cup?

Seven spots at the 2026 Fifa World Cup remain up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax.