South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa hits back after Donald Trump says US won’t invite it for G20 summit
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has described as “regrettable” the announcement by US President Donald Trump that South Africa would not be invited to take part in next year’s G20…
Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia’s ‘fix-it’ president
AFP via Getty Images Hakainde Hichilema says that his government’s investments will take time to bear fruit Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has come out fighting after a bruising month that…
India suffer biggest defeat by runs as South Africa complete Test series sweep
The defeat increases pressure on India head coach Gautam Gambhir. Since the the former batter took charge in July 2024, India have won seven Tests but lost 10. The defeats…
Guinea-Bissau’s president arrested by armed men
Corbis via Getty Images Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has been arrested by armed men, government sources told the BBC after gunfire was heard near the presidential palace. Witnesses in…
Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction
A group of 24 Nigerian girls who were abducted from their boarding school over a week ago have been released, the country’s president said. Armed assailants stormed the Government Girls…
Russia’s Wagner group accused of killing civilians in cold-blood in Mali
Thomas NaadiBBC Africa, M’berra BBC Warning: This story contains descriptions of torture and physical violence. Some readers may find it distressing. A shopkeeper has told the BBC how Russian mercenaries…
Idrissa Gueye: Everton midfielder sent off striking team-mate Michael Keane
After the game, Gueye – who is in his second spell with the Toffees – apologised on social media. “I want to apologise first to my team-mate Michael Keane,” he…
India v South Africa 2025: Tourists closing in on Test series whitewash
South Africa are on the brink of a first Test series win in India for 25 years after reducing the hosts to 27-2 in pursuit of 549 on day four…
Donald Trump’s envoy denies bias as the US pushes for peace plan
President Donald Trump’s senior Africa envoy, Massad Boulos, has rejected criticism that the US’s latest proposal to end the Sudan civil war is “biased”. The US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and…
Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu dies in South Africa aged 43
Nigerian actor, content creator and influencer Odira Nwobu has died in South Africa aged 43, his lawyer and the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria have told the BBC. News of his…













