BBC Africa

Southampton and Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo says playing cage football growing up in London made him the player he is today.

From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.

After a long and bitter legal battle splitting his family, Harry Roy Veevers is yet to rest in peace.

Brighton and The Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh says the motivation to change his family's life inspired his football dream.

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan's Darfur region.

BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small boy from humble beginnings became a national icon.

Alexander Isak is angling for a move away from Newcastle United but Eritreans in the city are keen for the man they see as an "ambassador" to stay with the Magpies.

Ticket sales for some African Nations Championship games in Kenya are suspended after chaotic scenes at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium on Sunday.

The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.

Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.

Orphaned at 14 and now a 21-year-old mother of two, Olivia Maniragena is fighting the odds to represent Rwanda at cycling's Road World Championships.

Cameroon's Paul Biya would stay in power until he's 99 if he wins October's election.

Former Egypt striker Mido, no stranger to controversy in his playing career, is aiming to unearth the next generation of talent in Cairo.

An undercover BBC investigation reveals the women who involve children as young as 13 in sex work.

England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.

The BBC revisits the city of Goma six months after it was seized by M23 rebels.

Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.

Nigerian police officer Juliet Ukah will make history when the Professional Fighters League holds its first event in Africa.

Clara Luvanga on meeting Al-Nassr team-mate Ronaldo and how Tanzania are gaining "experience" at their second Wafcon.