Why Kenya-Uganda oil row is causing regional jitters

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Landlocked Uganda has accused Kenyan middlemen of inflating petrol prices by up to 58%.

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Ghana shocked by Comoros, Senegal and Cameroon held

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Ghana fall to a 1-0 defeat in Comoros while Cameroon and Senegal are forced to settle for away draws in 2026 World Cup qualifying.

Nicki Minaj responds to Nigerian fan’s complaint about tour venues

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A fan of the rapper is overwhelmed at her responding after asking Minaj to add Nigeria to her tour.

Congo-Brazzaville stampede: Dozens killed during army recruitment drive

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At least 37 people have died in a crush during an army recruitment drive, Brazzaville officials say.

More than 600,000 displaced by floods in Somalia

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The number of displaced people by the rains in Somalia has gone up by 100,000 in just one week, bringing the number to close to 650,000 people.

Israel recalls its ambassador from South Africa

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It comes a day after South Africa called for an ICC arrest warrant against Israel's prime minister.

Liberia election: Vehicle rams crowd celebrating President-elect Boakai’s victory

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At least three have died after a car hit people cheering Joseph Boakai's presidential election win.

T20 World Cup: Rwanda eye qualification after storied run to final qualifier

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How Rwanda has recovered from 1994 genocide to produce a cricket team which stands on the cusp of T20 World Cup qualification.

Obama, Clooney and Gates: ‘We can end child marriage in a generation’

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Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates tell the BBC about need to end child marriage.

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Ivory Coast clinch second win, Kenya thrash Seychelles, Mali held at home

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Ivory Coast beat The Gambia 2-0 to make it two wins from two at the start of 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying as Kenya thrash Seychelles and Mali are held at home.