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

The medical equipment keeping Mark Moodley's mother alive no longer relies on an erratic power supply.

Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.

Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and wants to show he is on the pulse, but many are not convinced.

Mkhwanazi's explosive claims have resulted in a suspension and the launch of two inquiries.

Mkhwanazi's explosive claims have resulted in a suspension and the launch of two inquiries.

Ibtissam Jraidi's double helps the Atlas Lionesses to a 3-1 win, setting up a last-four meeting against either Algeria or Ghana at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria put in a sublime performance to beat Zambia 5-0 and reach the semi-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of murder, torture and rape at a prison in Tripoli.

Nigerian MMA fighter and police officer Juliet Ukah will be part of the first Professional Fighters League event in Africa on Saturday.

Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record holder, is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a banned substance.

Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride.

The military authorities said it was a waste of money and the government will run elections itself.

Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".

BBC Sport Africa previews the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

The Duke of Sussex visited a mine-clearing charity in Angola once supported by Princess Diana.

President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.

The meteorite was discovered in Niger in November 2023 and is 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars recovered on Earth.

Holders South Africa and nine-time champions Nigeria are among the big-hitters in the Wafcon 2024 quarter-finals.