2023

Those living through the war, now in its seventh month, tell the BBC conditions are worse than ever.

The opposition candidate Joseph Boakai is on track to be Liberia’s next president, but what do we know about him?

Inaki Williams earns Ghana a late victory in World Cup qualifying as Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana suffers an injury scare and Ivory Coast hit nine… Read More »World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Ghana survive scare, Ivory Coast hit nine and Onana injured in Cameroon win

Clemence Felix Mtenga was an agriculture intern in Israel at the time of the Hamas attack.

Olympics organisers said Friday they will stick with a famous Tahiti beach for surfing contests at next year’s Games, but agreed to modify plans for… Read More »Tahiti beach to remain venue for 2024 Olympics surfing competitions

Since the start of the war with Hamas on October 7, the Israeli army has stepped up its raids on the occupied West Bank, particularly… Read More »Israeli army accused of ‘destroying all Palestinian symbols’ in West Bank refugee camps

Amid skyrocketing poverty and inflation, Argentinians face a stark choice on Sunday between two wildly different presidential candidates. Libertarian Javier Milei has led a disruptive… Read More »Establishment insider or political provocateur? Argentina faces stark presidential choice

John Obi Mikel says African footballers are subject to an extra “tax” as they often have to pay to support extended family back home.

Joseph Boakai maintains a slim lead over President Weah in the latest results announced.

Senegal’s Supreme Court on Friday overturned a judgment that had put detained political opponent Ousmane Sonko back in the 2024 presidential race, ruling that the… Read More »Senegal’s Supreme Court overturns ruling allowing opposition leader Sonko to run for president