2022 World Cup: Algeria thrash 10-man Djibouti 8-0 with four goals for Slimani

Islam Slimani scores four as Algeria thrash 10-man Djibouti 8-0 in 2022 World Cup qualifying to extend their unbeaten run to 28 matches.

Yves de M’Bella: Ivory Coast TV host sentenced for promoting rape

A guest was asked to simulate a sexual assault using a mannequin live on Ivory Coast TV.

Zambian President Hichilema: Corruption at ‘horrifying’ levels

Corruption is at "horrifying" levels, Hakainde Hichilema tells the BBC, a week after being sworn in.

Viewpoint: Algerian blame games expose deep political crisis

Algerians are clamouring for democratic reforms and the weakening the influence of the military.

2022 World Cup: Senegal sink Togo as Africa’s qualifying resumes

Senegal beat Togo 2-0, with Sadio Mane on target, as the second round of African 2022 World Cup qualifying gets underway.

Zambian President Hichilema inherits ’empty treasury’

Corruption is at "horrifying" levels, Hakainde Hichilema tells the BBC, a week after being sworn in.

Afrobasket: South Sudan’s fairytale comes to an end

Debutants South Sudan lose to defending champions Tunisia in the Afrobasket quarter-finals in Kigali.

Syed Taalay Ahmed: Hartlepool journalist killed in Ghana armed robbery

The 31-year-old from Hartlepool was making a documentary in Africa for a Muslim television network.

2022 World Cup: Salah among absentees as African qualifying resumes

Africa's second round of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup kick offs on Wednesday, with Mohamed Salah among some notable absentees.

Tokyo Paralympics: South Africa’s Du Preez lands childhood dream

South Africa's Pieter du Preez is overcome by emotion as he wins Paralympic gold in men's road cycling.