Women’s T20 World Cup Final: South Africa ready to face the mighty Australia

Can hosts South Africa upset five-time champions Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday?

Saad Lamjarred: Moroccan star singer convicted of rape in France

Saad Lamjarred, who is famous on the Arab music scene, gets six years in jail for raping a woman in Paris.

Nigeria election 2023: Delays in tightest-ever poll

Security incidents and logistical problems hold up the country's crucial presidential election.

Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine still divides Africa

Nearly half of nations that abstained from a UN vote condemning the war were from the continent.

Fiba Basketball World Cup: South Sudan in historic qualification

Coached by NBA legend Luol Deng, South Sudan qualify for basketball's World Cup at their first attempt - and will be just the ninth nation to represent Africa at the sport's global showpiece.

Nigeria elections 2023: ‘We are ready’, says INEC’s chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] chairman Mahmood Yakubu says the commission is ready for 25 February polls.

South Africa beat England to reach T20 World Cup final

England are knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup after inspired hosts South Africa win a gripping semi-final by six runs.

Kenya wrong to ban LGBT rights groups from registering – Supreme Court

Despite the victory for LGBT activists, the Supreme Court stresses that gay sex remains illegal.

Ukraine War: What happened to the African students who escaped?

A year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what has happened to the thousands of African students, who fled the war.

Christian Atsu: From fisherman’s son to ‘one in a million’ Black Star

How the former Newcastle midfielder, who lost his life in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes, grew from humble beginnings into a star who supported orphans and rehabilitated criminals.