UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10

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Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.

Nigeria’s spectacular horse parade closing Ramadan

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In the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.

BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan’s ruined capital after army victory

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Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

Zimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protests

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A total of 95 people are charged with promoting "public violence" and for "breaches of peace".

Proteas coach Walter resigns for personal reasons

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South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter, who took over in March 2023, resigns citing "personal reasons".

How South Africa’s ‘Snowbok’ booked Winter Olympics spot

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Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.

Zambian president warns sleepy ministers against ‘indulgence’

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Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of "indulgence" and a lack of self-control.

Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old

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Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.

Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests

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Many streets across Zimbabwe remained deserted and empty on the day of a planned protest.

Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing mid-bout

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Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.