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The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.

The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.

The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.

International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.

West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

Aziz Abdul wants Ugandans to recognise him as a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist rather than as Idi Amin's grandson.

After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.

Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande agrees personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdraw their interest.

New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

Anthony Joshua suffers two knockdowns before recovering to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round.

Africans competing in Glasgow say the inclusive nature of the Games' schedule is helping change attitudes towards disability on the continent.

As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

South African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be "amazing" to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.