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29.07.2026 06:30 It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

29.07.2026 02:10 Aziz Abdul wants Ugandans to recognise him as a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist rather than as Idi Amin's grandson.

28.07.2026 21:40 Anthony Joshua suffers two knockdowns before recovering to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round.

28.07.2026 17:20 After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.

28.07.2026 04:10 A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

27.07.2026 23:40 Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.

27.07.2026 19:40 Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

27.07.2026 15:20 The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.

27.07.2026 11:40 RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande agrees personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdraw their interest.

26.07.2026 22:30 New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

26.07.2026 18:30 The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

26.07.2026 14:30 The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

26.07.2026 09:40 Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.

26.07.2026 05:40 As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

26.07.2026 01:50 The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.