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.

Aviation officials are unable to make contact with the aircraft, an official statement says.

This is the second serious car crash the rapper has been involved in this year.

Eyewitnesses describe RSF paramilitaries looting medical equipment and vehicles, and assaulting staff.

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.

Siya Kolisi is among a contingent of South Africa stars who will miss the Springboks' summer Test against Wales.

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

Uganda equal the record for the lowest total at a men's T20 World Cup by being skittled out for just 39 in a 134-run loss to West Indies in Guyana.

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

Victims as far afield as Singapore, Peru and the United Arab Emirates fell prey to their online scams.

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

Glasgow Warriors book a place in the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship as they see off the Stormers at Scotstoun.

Cameroon beat Cape Verde 4-1 in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in Marc Brys’ first game in charge of the Indomitable Lions.

At least 35 people have been killed in North Kivu by suspected ADF rebel fighters in recent days.

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.

Hakim Ziyech is on target as Morocco secure a second win in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria draw their third game.

Broadcast live on TV from prison, 51 people, including three Americans, go before a military tribunal.