Former Zambia boss Roald Poulsen holds a "special place" in the hearts of fans after helping rebuild the squad after a 1993 plane crash.

Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

With Ghana in danger of missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004, how can the fortunes of the Black Stars be improved?

Rigathi Gachagua faces 11 charges including corruption and inciting ethnic divisions.

Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city's first post-independence mayor.

Pule Mabe is among seven suspects facing a criminal sentence over a £1.2m government tender.

Sudan's performances in qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations bring pride and joy to a country affected by civil war, says Abobaker Eisa.

When complete, the museum will showcase more than 100,000 objects, including treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

At least 94 people have died and 50 others are in a critical condition in hospital, police say.

The Senate trial decides whether Kenya's deputy president is removed from office.

The BBC's Mohanad Hashim returns to Omdurman to find what has been left of his neighbourhood since he left in 2023.

A 14-year-old child has achieved global fame for her efforts to tackle climate change.

Sadio Mane scores an injury-time winner to secure Senegal's qualification for Afcon 2025, while DR Congo also book their place in Morocco.

Libya's football federation criticises its Nigerian counterpart after the Super Eagles decide to boycott Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier.

The denial follows a newspaper report that rebels were "benefiting from discreet" support from Kyiv.

BBC Sport profiles Orlando Pride and Zambia forward Barbra Banda, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.

Vote now for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024, with the winner announced on 26 November.

The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Chad and hears the experiences of women who have escaped violence in Sudan.

Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.

Burkina Faso and Cameroon book spots at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with two rounds of qualifying to spare.