How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.

Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.

The East African government says the move is necessary because of security threats.

It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.

Madeleine Nseke Sissako has big ambitions to make Cameroon "one of the biggest cricket-playing nations in Africa and globally".

The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.

Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.

Two years on, families of those killed during Kenya’s 2024 anti-government protests returned to Parliament to remember their loved ones and demand justice.

Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.

Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.

Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.

Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.

Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.

England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?

The scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising communities, the UN says.