NewsAfricaUganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chiefNTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".15 hrs agoAfricaHistoric win for DR Congo sets up England tie in last 32DR Congo set up a World Cup last-32 meeting with England by reaching the knockouts for the first time as they come from behind to beat Uzbekistan.Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheatingThe Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit. 2 days agoAfricaDR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflictKinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.3 days agoAfricaCanada beat South Africa to reach World Cup last 16Stephen Eustaquio scores a dramatic winner in the second minute of injury time as co-hosts Canada defeat South Africa to move into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time.Austria grab 96th-minute equaliser against Algeria as both progressAustria score 96th-minute equaliser in 3-3 draw with Algeria that takes both nations into World Cup last 32.Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with FranceThe West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.2 days agoWorldAfrica at the World CupThe lowdown on England's next opponentsBBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England's opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tieHow has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?Senegal thrash 10-man Iraq to boost knockout hopesSenegal boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 5-0 win against 10-man Iraq.'The fairytale continues!' Emotional scenes as Cape Verde qualify for last 32Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.Egypt draw with Iran to reach knockout stagesLate Iran winner ruled out as Egypt hold on for a draw that sends them into World Cup knockout stages.Features and analysisTwins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint weddingBrothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.Africa's greatest World Cup kits - pick your favouriteYour chance to rank 10 of the most colourful and iconic kits African teams have worn at the World Cup.'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safelyA cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.'They came with machetes' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South AfricaProtesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreakThere are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170. African sportTunisia leave World Cup pointless after loss to NetherlandsSunderland's Brian Brobbey scores again as the Netherlands set up a last-32 tie against Morocco at the World Cup.'VAR went for a coffee' - should Ghana have had penalty against England?England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?DR Congo beaten by Colombia but still have chance to progressDaniel Munoz scored the second-half winner as Colombia beat DR Congo to secure their place in the World Cup last 32.Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-upMorocco beat Haiti in six-goal thriller to progress from World Cup Group C in second place behind Brazil.The woman leading Cameroonian cricket's 'Roger Milla' generationMadeleine Nseke Sissako has big ambitions to make Cameroon "one of the biggest cricket-playing nations in Africa and globally".Watch/ListenCape Verde looks to capitalise on World Cup heroicsBBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.Celebrations as South Africa reach World Cup knockout stages for the first timeSouth Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.Kenyans mark two years since Gen Z protestsTwo years on, families of those killed during Kenya’s 2024 anti-government protests returned to Parliament to remember their loved ones and demand justice.Watch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after draw with EnglandGhana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scoresDuring a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup. 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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates15 hrs agoUganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chiefNTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".15 hrs ago2 days agoWatch: Cape Verdeans celebrate making history at the World CupLocal fans celebrated at a fan zone in Praia following their country’s goalless draw against Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium.2 days ago2 days agoHit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheatingThe Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit. 2 days ago3 days agoDR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflictKinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.3 days ago3 days agoTanzania suspends political rallies three years after lifting banThe East African government says the move is necessary because of security threats.3 days ago3 days agoFour men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court caseIt relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.3 days ago3 days agoUS sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's mineralsThe US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.3 days ago4 days agoFamilies lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protestsProtesters demand justice for the dozens killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.4 days ago4 days agoKey figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guiltyProsecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".4 days ago...
