Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?
The 2027 Afcon is scheduled to be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from 19 June to 17 July next…
Refugee athlete to make history for second time at Youth Olympics
When he started running, Yiech Pur Biel had to compete barefoot. Far from home in a new country, it was…
Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn
The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a U-turn from the Confederation of…
How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam
In May 2024, Francis Mogambi arrived in the United States after winning the Diversity Visa lottery, a programme that gives…
The Documentary Podcast
Available for over a year Rosemary Nyirumbe became a nun when she was just in her mid-teens – and she…
US convicts Rwandan man who hid genocide role for decades
Prosecutors said Nshimiye concealed his involvement in the genocide to secure entry into the country. Evidence presented at his trial…
President Tinubu to ‘pray for Nigeria’ during Saudi Arabia trip
Onanuga’s statement said the president would “perform the religious rites associated with Umrah, seeking Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria…
Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray
Abiy explained that Ethiopia signed an agreement with Russia several years ago to procure the Su‑35 jets and S‑400 systems,…
Demands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism laws
The BBC has since spoken to families of some of the victims of the electoral violence, who are still seeking…
Ireland captain Stirling out of Namibia series
Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the final two games of his side’s one-day international series in Namibia after fracturing…