Jacob Zuma barred from South Africa election

South Africa's ex-president has backed a new party seeking to take on the governing ANC.

Don’t ask Liberia’s president for a job – he’s fed up

Joseph Boakai tells the BBC he is trying to change the mindset of those who think government is a way to get rich.

Don’t ask Liberia’s president for a job – he’s fed up

Joseph Boakai tells the BBC he is trying to change the mindset of those who think government is a way to get rich.

Nigeria insecurity a ‘rude shock’ – defence chief

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, speaks to the BBC.

Is George the man to lead Nigeria permanently?

Interim boss Finidi George hopes to get the Nigeria job permanently, but mixed results in friendlies have brought criticism.

Is George the man to lead Nigeria permanently?

Interim boss Finidi George hopes to get the Nigeria job permanently, but mixed results in friendlies have brought criticism.

Ex-Sierra Leone defender Bangura dies in bus crash

Former Sierra Leone international Lamin Bangura dies aged 59 after a road accident in the West African nation.

Ex-Sierra Leone defender Bangura dies in bus crash

Former Sierra Leone international Lamin Bangura dies aged 59 after a road accident in the West African nation.

Ex-president’s son led Guinea-Bissau heroin gang to finance coup

Malam Bacai Sanha Jr smuggled drugs to fund a coup in Guinea-Bissau, US authorities say.

Chad register upset in Afcon 2025 preliminaries

Chad beat Mauritius in preliminary qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Eswatini, Liberia and South Sudan also go through.