Africa

Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.

Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams has been called up to the Black Stars 39; squad for their first two matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The 29-year-old was sidelined for Ghana 39;s World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic in June due to a foot injury.

The Baba Yara Sports Stadium pitch is undergoing urgent maintenance ahead of Ghana 39;s opener of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola. The edifice, which remains the only stadium to host CAF and FIFA sanctioned games was left in a bad state after a five-day crusade was held on the pitch.

Ghanaian striker Emmanuel Boateng has finalized his transfer to Al-Orobah FC, a club in the Saudi Pro League. The 28-year-old completed the move on Thursday, August 22, after departing from Portuguese team Rio Ave.

The Club Licensing Department of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has granted approval to just four stadiums for the upcoming 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. Following a preliminary inspection in August 2024, only the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Dun 39;s Park, and WAFA Park met the required infrastructu .

Ghana defender, Baba Abdul Rahman scored in PAOK 39;s dominant 4-0 victory over Shamrock Rovers in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League playoff round on Thursday. PAOK, having previously fallen short in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds against Malm ouml; FF, is determined to secure a spot in European competition.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905.

Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is eager to help Bayer Leverkusen reach new heights after going unbeaten to win a domestic double last season.

Mia le Roux is the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa.

William Smith, hailed for being a maths and science education innovator, has died aged 85.

The man, accused of killing 42 women, escaped from a police station, allegedly with inside help.

While Lesotho sells water to South Africa some near a huge dam have to use an unreliable spring.

As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat.

Humans could be at risk following the discovery of contaminated maize batches, health minister says.

Nigeria are narrowing down their options in the hunt for a new manager, with Herve Renard still a contender to replace Finidi George.

Husnah Kukundakwe made history at the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the youngest competitor, age 14. Now the Ugandan Para-swimmer is aiming to become her nation's first female Paralympic medallist.

Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.

Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.

Following a heated build-up to their fight at UFC 305, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis agree that Africa was the real winner of the night after the pair settled their differences.