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.

How the Kenyan took a step beyond what was thought by knocking almost two minutes off the previous best in Chicago.

Nigeria’s players say they will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being left stranded at an airport.

BBC Africa Eye is told that a migrant dies trying to reach the beaches of the Spanish archipelago every 45 minutes.

At least 23 people have been killed after Sudanese Armed Forces targeted a nearby paramilitary base.

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich breaks the record for the fastest women's marathon to win the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

Taine Basham scores twice but Dragons' losing run against South African teams continues as Lions win 23-19 at Rodney Parade.

Tito Mboweni is remembered for his strong principles, personal warmth and social media cooking posts.

A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.

South Africa clinch a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh but now face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals.

The Hollywood star, who grew up in Kenya, said the response to this year's protests was "upsetting".

Rwandan officials say the country's outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus is under control.

Rumours about the leader's death, which have been denied by officials, have been swirling all week.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says male players have both a moral duty and a personal interest in growing the women's game.

The police mission to help deal with the gangs could run out of money, President Ruto says.