Africa

Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi talks to BBC Sport Africa about his foundation and why he feels impelled to give back to Nigeria.

Cindy Ngamba, who will make her professional debut in London on 7 March, hopes to land a world title shot within a year.

Libya and Somalia are excluded from the waiver due to security concerns.

The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.

The visits of William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey underscores Trump's connection with evangelicalism.

Italian police were acting on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, reports say.

The taking of the town by the M23 puts its fighters within 40km of the key city of Goma.

Africa tragically remains the epicentre of global terrorism, and more action is required to implement international commitments to combat this scourge, the UN Deputy Secretary-General told the Security Council on Tuesday. 

Venâncio Mondlane tells the BBC the conditions under which he is prepared to join the government.

The Baye Fall don't fast or perform five daily prayers - they believe hard work is the way to heaven.

Finishing tips from Harry Kane are helping Cameroon winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou in front of goal in the Saudi Pro League.

The last functioning hospital in Sudan's Darfur region has come under constant bombardment.

Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.

Distance running great Eliud Kipchoge will return to the London Marathon in April.

The conflict in Sudan is taking an “even more dangerous turn for civilians”, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said on Friday. 

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

The decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship until August is welcomed by officials in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Former world number two Ons Jabeur in tears on court as she struggles with breathing difficulties during her third-round Australian Open victory.

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.

East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.

Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

Capoeira, a sport mixing martial art and dance, is one of Brazil’s biggest cultural exports. Now a new generation of African children are rediscovering its appeal and African roots.

Human suffering in Sudan has reached devastating levels, with over 11.5 million people internally displaced and 3.2 million seeking refuge in neighbouring countries.