BBC Africa

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.

There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Munster's United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.

South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.

Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread