Uganda’s Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain’s Got Talent

The children from Uganda tell the BBC about reaching the final of hit UK TV show Britain's Got Talent.

How Putin has given South Africa a big diplomatic headache

The Russian leader's invasion of Ukraine has made life complicated for South Africa on several fronts.

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon breaks 1500m world record

Faith Kipyegon sets a new 1500m world record in the Florence Diamond League meeting on Friday, with Britain's Laura Muir a distant second.

Senegal shuts social media as protesters die after Sonko sentencing

Police surround the home of the opposition leader, who faces a two-year jail term.

Gatwick Airport: Police release image of man found dead in plane undercarriage

The unknown man's body was found in the undercarriage of a plane at Gatwick Airport in December.

Huge sandstorm sweeps across Suez Canal in Egypt

Two of the canal's ports were closed as parts of Egypt were engulfed by dust and sand.

Brics ministers call for rebalancing of global order away from West

The talks attended by Russia in South Africa are clouded by allegations of war crimes in Ukraine.

Africa’s week in pictures: 26 May-1 June 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Tabitha Chawinga joins Victor Osimhen as top scorer in Serie A

Africa scores a double as Malawi's Tabitha Chawinga finishes as leading scorer in Italy's top flight, just like Napoli star Victor Osimhen.

Ousmane Sonko trial: Senegal opposition leader sentenced for ‘corrupting youth’

Protests erupt as politician Ousmane Sonko is cleared of rape but gets two years for another offence.