How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa

Many African leaders believe that a confrontational stance towards Russia is not in their interest.

Mining firm Glencore pleads guilty to UK bribery charges

One of the world’s biggest mining firms, Glencore, has again pleaded guilty to a series of corruption offences.

Loliondo clashes: The Maasai seeking medical help in Kenya

Members of the Maasai have fled from Loliondo in northern Tanzania to seek medical attention and food in Kenya.

Tanzania monkey attack: Baby dies after being snatched

The one month old was being breastfed when a troop of monkeys invaded the village in western Tanzania.

Corruption ‘eating away’ at football in World Cup-bound Tunisia

Corruption is 'eating away' at football in World Cup-bound Tunisia, says the president of a team at the centre of a match-fixing row.

Kidnappers in Nigeria release ex-NFF official Ahmed Sani Toro

Armed kidnappers in Nigeria release three men, including a former secretary-general of the country's football federation.

Ghana’s Pan African Heritage Museum seeks to reclaim Africa’s history

A new museum in Ghana aims to tell the story of Africa using African voices, tools and culture.

Samuel Eto’o: Former Cameroon and Barcelona forward pleads guilty to £3.2m tax fraud

Former Cameroon forward Samuel Eto'o pleads guilty to a £3.2m tax fraud relating to his image rights while playing for Barcelona.

Ethiopia violence in Oromia: ‘Villages full of dead bodies’

Eyewitnesses tell the BBC they were left helpless as innocent citizens were slaughtered.

Africa is a hostage of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Zelensky says

Russia is stopping grain leaving Ukrainian ports, sparking warnings tens of millions risk famine.