Sudan crisis: The football coach forced to flee Khartoum

Florent Ibenge, in charge of the country's leading club, hopes to be reunited with his players soon.

Sudan fighting: No talks until bombing stops, Hemedti tells BBC

The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame for violence.

Sudan crisis: Family stuck at Egypt border as drivers demand $40,000 to cross

The Atabani family tell the BBC that thousands are stuck at the border as the cost to cross soars.

Stranded Sudanese doctor gets seat on UK flight

He has been cleared to fly out after first being turned away because UK nationals were the priority.

Zambia plane crash: The Dane who helped rebuild Zambia’s football team

Thirty years on from a plane crash devastated Zambian football, BBC Sport Africa hears how a Danish coach helped a nation recover from tragedy.

Sudan crisis: Turkish evacuation plane fired on

Paramilitary fighters deny involvement, saying they are committed to the extended truce.

Sudanese medic ‘betrayed’ over refused UK evacuation

Dr Abdulrahman Babiker cannot get back to work at his hospital as the UK refused to fly him back.

Africa’s week in pictures: 21-27 April 2023

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

Kenya starvation cult: What’s known about its leader from his own sermons?

Pastor Mackenzie sermons feature calls to sacrifice life and apocalyptic conspiracy theories.

Sudan crisis: Ceasefire extended but fighting continues

The warring sides agree to renew the truce just before it is due to end but there are doubts it can hold.