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Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation.
August 19, 2026What we learned from Wafcon 2026
BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.
August 17, 2026Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final
Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.
August 12, 2026African quartet secure Women's World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
August 9, 2026Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?
August 6, 2026Product tanker carrying Russian cargo reroutes around Africa after Red Sea U-turn - Reuters
Product tanker carrying Russian cargo reroutes around Africa after Red Sea U-turn Reuters
August 3, 2026Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali
The ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.
August 1, 2026Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan
Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.
July 31, 2026US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference - Reuters
US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference Reuters
July 30, 2026Boxer Abdul - grandson of dictator - disqualified for headbutt
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul - the grandson of dictator Idi Amin - was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Games after appearing to headbutt his English opponent.
July 29, 2026How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
July 28, 2026Africa facing $10-$20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns - Reuters
Africa facing $10-$20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns Reuters
July 26, 2026Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
July 7, 2026Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa's most successful nation - Reuters
Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa's most successful nation Reuters
July 3, 2026Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 bln, UN says - Reuters
Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 bln, UN says Reuters
June 30, 2026South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.
June 29, 2026Africa revel in World Cup success with nine teams into knockout round - Reuters
Africa revel in World Cup success with nine teams into knockout round Reuters
June 28, 2026South Korea coach says Son was held back to exploit tiring South Africa - Reuters
South Korea coach says Son was held back to exploit tiring South Africa Reuters
June 25, 2026Libya's eastern government bans entry of nationals from four African countries - Reuters
Libya's eastern government bans entry of nationals from four African countries Reuters
June 23, 2026African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery
The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.
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Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
Liberia was founded in the 19th Century by freed African-American slaves Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the next year in one of the biggest deals agreed
What we learned from Wafcon 2026
Algeria and Cameroon qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup after reaching the Wafcon semi-finals but South Africa will have to navigate an inter-confederation qualifier to join them at the tourname
Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final
OL Lyonnes striker Tabitha Chawinga (left) scored two goals to lead her team into the Wafcon final on their tournament debut Malawi's Chawinga sisters were once again the stars of the show, sharing t
African quartet secure Women's World Cup places
Morocco have qualified for the Women's World Cup for the second time after losing to France in the last 16 in 2023 Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have all qualified for the 2027 Women's World
Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?
President of the Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe (left) and Fifa's Gianni Infantino at the 2026 World Cup For now, beleaguered Fifa president Gianni Infantino still has some allies
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Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali
Russian and Malian troops fighting against a rebel offensive in northern Mali have been resupplied with a vast number of military vehicles that appear to have been delivered by a sanctioned cargo ship
Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe (right) has developed a close working relationship with Fifa counterpart Gianni Infantino In the row which has engulfed global football and
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Boxer Abdul - grandson of dictator - disqualified for headbutt
Abdul (centre) was disqualified early in the third round against Thomas (right) Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul - the grandson of dictator Idi Amin - was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Game
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
Anti-narcotics officers inspect the site of a suspected illegal drug laboratory in a dense forested area of western Nigeria The Nigerian judge was formally dressed, the lawyers maintained legal decor
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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
Ghana rejected a proposed $109m health deal with the US in April over data protection concerns After dismantling the main US body for delivering foreign assistance last year, the Trump administration
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South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline
Protests are still happening on the eve of the unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa People intending to protest against migrants should do so without "intimidation, thr
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