Joseph Boakai: Who is Liberia’s next president, set to replace George Weah

The opposition candidate Joseph Boakai is on track to be Liberia's next president, but what do we know about him?

Tanzanian student taken hostage by Hamas confirmed dead

Clemence Felix Mtenga was an agriculture intern in Israel at the time of the Hamas attack.

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Ghana survive scare, Ivory Coast hit nine and Onana injured in Cameroon win

Inaki Williams earns Ghana a late victory in World Cup qualifying as Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana suffers an injury scare and Ivory Coast hit nine past Seychelles.

Liberia election results: President George Weah calls Joseph Boakai to congratulate him

President George Weah calls Joseph Boakai after his rival gained an unassailable lead in the run-off vote.

John Obi Mikel on African players sending money to family back home

John Obi Mikel says African footballers are subject to an extra "tax" as they often have to pay to support extended family back home.

Kenya plans 40% police pay rise over three years

The salary boost is designed to increase morale as well as tackle corruption and improve security.

Sudan civil war: Darfur’s Jem rebels join army fight against RSF

A rebel leader tells the BBC his forces will fight a paramilitary group accused of ethnic cleansing.

Kenya’s President Ruto one of four Africans on Time climate leaders list

Time magazine honoured Mr Ruto and three other Africans for their work in fighting climate change.

Zimbabwe declares state of emergency in Harare over cholera

At least 50 people are said to have died so far with over 7,000 suspected cases.

African Football League: Is it ‘best thing’ for continent or ‘super silly’?

The African Football League has attracted both praise and concern after its initial edition featuring eight teams.