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

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’

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

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

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

Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing mid-bout

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

Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing mid-bout

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

Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers in Africa

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.