NewsAfricaDeadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral processionRights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.3 hrs agoAfricaNigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment risesNigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.2 hrs agoAfricaManhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in JohannesburgAnother nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.1 day agoAfricaWhen will an African side win the World Cup?Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?1 day agoAfrica SportArtan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spotSomali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.5 hrs agoAfrica SportWho is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.2 days agoAfricaBrother's memory inspires Williams for World Cup openerRonwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.1 day agoAfrica SportAfrica at the World CupFifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about South AfricaGet the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at South Africa.Ref Artan receives hero's welcome after World Cup exclusion'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictionsFans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup. DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doorsDemocratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.Features and analysisHe told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawlerThe migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in SomaliaYusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's presidentA committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simpleThere are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.African sportWhat happened and why?The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.Brighton agree £21.5m deal for Nigeria winger YohannaBrighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.Late Koumas goal earns Wales draw with GhanaLewis Koumas heads in an equaliser in time added on to earn Wales a 1-1 friendly draw at home to World Cup-bound Ghana.Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concernDR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selectionGhana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.Watch/ListenTwo shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre planClashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silenceThe French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns homeBBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon recordEmily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win. 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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates2 hrs agoNigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment risesNigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.2 hrs ago3 hrs agoDeadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral processionRights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.3 hrs ago1 day agoManhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in JohannesburgAnother nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.1 day ago2 days agoWho is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.2 days ago2 days agoMan reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centreProtesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.2 days ago2 days agoMalawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concernsMalawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants. 2 days ago2 days agoBlow for Kenya's ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachmentThe decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua's bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.2 days ago3 days agoKenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national parkActivists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.3 days ago4 days agoSouth Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migrationHe made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.4 days ago...
