BBC Africa

Namibia coach Collin Benjamin says teams at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will have to be 'really good' to beat his Brave Warriors.

The state visit will come on the 60th anniversary of the country's independence from the UK.

The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.

Turn-out was reportedly high in Tuesday's tightly contested presidential and parliamentary poll.

South Africa's flag will fly at the ongoing Rugby and Cricket World Cups after an appeal is submitted over a Wada deadline to update the country's anti-doping laws.

He is being investigated over allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of public assets.

Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his certificates.

Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.

Millions of chickens have been killed amid one of the worst bird flu outbreaks to hit the country.

The losses pave the way for by-elections, which could hand a majority to ruling party Zanu-PF.

Lawyers for the United Nations' Refugee Agency issue a warning during a Supreme Court appeal hearing.

Yaya Toure hopes he and his brother Kolo can pave the way for black managers.

Marathon world records are tumbling in the men's and women's races, though the main topic of conversation is not the athletes, but the role played by 'super-shoes'.

The musician's song Water has inspired a viral dance challenge on TikTok.

NBA star Joel Embiid's decision to represent the USA over Cameroon is "very disappointing" for Africa and has "annoyed" Cameroon.

Neth Nahara accused President João Lourenço of "anarchy and disorganisation".

President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.

The authorities made serious errors both before and after last month's tragedy in Derna, the BBC is told.

Rescue efforts are hampered by flooding, forcing locals to pull out bodies with their bare hands.

The country will treat humanely any asylum seekers sent under the legally-stalled deal, the UK says.