Some of African football's greatest players never got their hands on the Africa Cup of Nations trophy.With the 2025 tournament under way in Morocco, BBC Sport Africa's Ian Williams...

Jaroslav LukivandMakuochi OkaforBBCOne strike hit a field near a village in Sokoto stateThe US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria,...

To understand the significance of this moment, it helps to understand the magnitude of Kipchoge's success.As well as those Olympic titles, Kipchoge's honours have included a world title, 11...

At least five people have been killed in a bomb explosion in a packed mosque in Nigeria's north-eastern Borno state, a police spokesman has said.Nahum Daso told local media...

Khanyisile NgcoboJohannesburgGallo Images via Getty ImagesSenzo Mchunu was suspended as police minister after corruption allegations emerged about him, which he deniesSouth Africans have long suspected corruption and political interference...

Detty December, a popular term for Ghana and Nigeria's end-of-year party season, can have "negative connotations", Ghana's official for diaspora affairs has said, adding that he does not want...

A manhunt is under way after a shooting at a tavern in South Africa left nine people dead and another 10 injured. Police said seven men and two women...

Paul MellyWest Africa analystAFPFaure Gnassingbé is cultivating a range of sometimes opposing alliancesWhile some West African nations are choosing to cement old ties with France and others cultivate a...

To get this far, Morocco has invested heavily, especially in football infrastructure, including two of Africa's most advanced facilities - both of which bear King Mohammed's name.Together, the Mohammed...

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen said he was "made to work really hard" by Japanese debutant Mitsuhiko Tatsunami for his first-round victory at the PDC World Championship.The 36-year-old...

Nigeria are hoping to revive their chances of reaching next year's World Cup after submitting a complaint to Fifa which alleges that the Democratic Republic of Congo fielded ineligible...

A rebel leader in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo says his fighters will withdraw from a key city at the request of the US.Corneille Nangaa's statement came days after...