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Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.

Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.

Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.

Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.

Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.

BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.

Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.

Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

The authorities allege they were involved in an insurrection plot but the leading opposition candidate says there was an attempt on his life.

The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations

Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations

Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

Coventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.

Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.

Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.