- 'Bandits' kidnap worshippers during church service in Nigeria
At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.
- Benin have point to prove at Afcon after World Cup pain
Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.
- Dozens killed in Morocco flash floods
At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi's old city centre, officials say.
- Who has been called up for Afcon 2025?
Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.
- Ugandan army admits holding priest who'd been missing for days
The armed forces accused Father Deusdedit Ssekabira of involvement in "violent subversive activities".
- Morocco braces for an AFCON festival beyond football
Less than a week before the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the countdown has begun. In the host cities, final preparations are underway and the tournament atmosphere is gradually taking shape.
- From Kinshasa to Bujumbura: How the M23 crisis risks engulfing the region
According to Congolese political scientist Christian Moleka Kibamgu, the DRC’s diplomatic and military room for manoeuvre has narrowed significantly.
- Botswana probes youth lured to fight in Ukraine on promises of quick pay
The Botswana government is investigating two young men allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine, as more Africans are said to be lured by misleading promises of military training and quick pay.
- Researchers find evidence of youngest-ever children tattooed
Researchers at the Arizona State University and the University of Missouri believe they have found evidence of the youngest-ever children to have been tattooed.
- Indonesian weightlifter wins record-breaking 79kg gold at Southeast Asian Games
Indonesian weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah has broken two world records, taking gold in the men’s 79-kilogram category at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.