Africa

Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon and Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay are among six African athletes to keep an eye on at Paris 2024.

A year on since the military took power in Niger, the BBC looks at the changes the junta has overseen.

Thousands of athletes are bidding for medals at the Olympics, but how does it feel to miss out on appearing at Paris 2024?

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

The 2024 running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has called on persons in positions of power and authority to use their offices to influence benefits for the community.

Namibian Michelle Nehoya has spent nearly $500 ( pound;390) on the application process for a visa to visit Canada - but almost two years later it has yet to materialise. The 38-year-old, who lives in Namibia 39;s capital, Windhoek, is desperate to get to Quebec to see her aunt and cousins whom she has not seen for almost a decade.

The Okuapemhene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, has strongly attested to the humility of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh and encouraged Ghanaians to vote massively for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming general elections.

3G Media Group proudly announces the nomination of Ghanaian actor Bill Asamoah to receive an award at the 13th edition of the Annual Mega 3G Awards and Celebrity Bash to be held in New York. The nominees were announced in April, with the event slated for Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Ukrainian Youth Center, 301 Pallisade Avenue, Yonke .

In a touching tribute to the struggles and triumphs of African ancestors, Emancipation Day wreath-laying ceremonies were held today at the W. E. B Du Bois Centre, the George Padmore Library, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.

Crisis is unfolding in northern Ethiopia - driven by drought, crop failure and insecurity following war.

Crisis is unfolding in northern Ethiopia - driven by drought, crop failure and insecurity following war.

Ireland reduce Zimbabwe from 121-1 to 210 all out to finish day one of the first Test match in Belfast in a strong position.

African heavyweight champion Adam Olaore is following a similar path to Anthony Joshua as he seeks to make history for Nigeria.

African heavyweight champion Adam Olaore is following a similar path to Anthony Joshua as he seeks to make history for Nigeria.

Emilio Nsue and the Equatoguinean Football Federation appeal Fifa's ruling that the player has never been eligible to represent the African nation.

Guntila Muleya had only been the head of the Independent Broadcasting Authority for three months.

Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe says Gunners fans judged his transfer fee rather than his performances for the club.

Why tourists who flock to see the country's beautiful landscapes will have to get a visa from next year.

Why tourists who flock to see the country's beautiful landscapes will have to get a visa from next year.

Families dig with their bare hands for loved ones buried under the mud of landslides.