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Fans "deserve an explanation" after Nigeria's winless start to 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the country's sports ministry says.

The ANC's loss of a majority in South Africa mirrors that of other liberation parties on the continent.

Nigeria suffer defeat in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup while Jordan Ayew hits a hat-trick to inspire a comeback win for Ghana.

South Africa claim a nervy four-run win over Bangladesh that puts them on brink of reaching the T20 World Cup Super 8s.

How Junior Pope's death shocked Nigeria's film industry and the health and safety repercussions.

Senegal and DR Congo both seal 1-0 wins in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, while Tunisia's winning start comes to an end.

Zanele Muholi's work features the lives of black LGBTQ+ South Africans.

Jenn Buta has been campaigning since her son was targeted by sextortionists in Nigeria - a hotspot for scammers.

With a unity government in the offing, the economy is a crucial subject for negotiations.

President Ruto says Kenyans pay less tax than citizens in some other African countries.

The migrants, who the UN says are refugees, say they feel isolated and unsafe in the African country.

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

The divers helping restore Zanzibar's coral reefs damaged by climate change, fishing and tourism.

Jahmby Koikai spent most of her 38 years campaigning for better health care for women and girls.

The ex-president has been hit by a number of scandals but emerges once again to play a big role.

A 'tornado-looking' storm has killed at least 10 people after it hit several provinces on Monday.

After nearly 30 years in power, the ANC ruling party faces its toughest challenge yet in this year's polls.

The BBC's Fergal Keane returns to South Africa to follow up on a woman's story that stuck with him for over 30 years.

Jaci the rottweiler had been with the family for nearly two years and leaves her twin Laser behind.

A project in Mozambique is trying to reverse the alarming rate of deforestation there.