Algeria, Egypt and Morocco on track for 2026 World Cup

Algeria, Egypt and Morocco remain on track to reach the 2026 World Cup but Sudan's unlikely bid to qualify suffers a setback.

UN fears war as barrel bombs dropped in South Sudan

The UN issues a stark warning following fighting between the army and the White army militia.

Sudan army accused of killing hundreds in airstrike on Darfur market

Videos posted on social media show the smoking ruins of market stalls and charred bodies.

Rwanda planning to attack Burundi, president tells BBC

The two countries are on opposite sides in the war in their giant neighbour, DR Congo.

Bitcoin in the bush – the crypto mine in remote Zambia

Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

Bitcoin in the bush – the crypto mine in remote Zambia

Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

Bitcoin in the bush – the crypto mine in remote Zambia

Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

Partey nets twice for Ghana while Ivorians win again

Thomas Partey nets twice as Ghana strengthen their bid for a place at the 2026 World Cup, while Ivory Coast return to the top of their qualifying group.

US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives – UNAids chief

Funding cuts could lead to an added 2,000 new HIV infections each day, Winnie Byanyima warns.

Friend recalls final moments of South African pilot before air show crash

Decorated test pilot James O'Connell was in a "good frame of mind" prior to the crash, the BBC is told.