…Sport AfricaBBCNestory Irankunda, Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies are representing Australia, Germany and Canada respectively at the World Cup - and all have links to Africa as refugeesWhen Antonio Rudiger entered the fray as a substitute during Germany's World Cup opener - a 7-1 victory over Curacao at the Houston…

Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak15 June 2026Anne SoyMongbwalu and RwamparaBBC"Grace has been shown to us," sing health workers at the epicentre of DR Congo's Ebola outbreakBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaDemocratic Republic of CongoEbola virusHealth

…to threaten the family - forcing her to flee with her tripletsBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaSouth Africa

…how to grieve safely17 June 2026Anne SoyBunia, DR CongoAmensisa Ifa / BBCNone of the usual crowds attend burials in this Bunia cemetery at the momentBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaDemocratic Republic of CongoEbola virusDiseaseViruses

…in Ligue 1.Wahi, 23 - who started Sunday's World Cup win over Ecuador - has been accused of deliberately earning a yellow card while playing for Nice against Metz in May.Spot-fixing is the practice of deliberately affecting match incidents in a way that allows people to profit through betting markets.A statement to The…

Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally heading to the US to see her son play.

…World Cup campaign?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Herve Renard has previously had spells in charge of Zambia, Angola, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and France's womenByRob StevensBBC Sport AfricaPublished19 June 2026Tunisia and their fans will be hoping for some Herve Renard magic after appointing the ch…

Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power19 June 2026Wycliffe MuiaandAlfred LasteckEPA-EFEPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa was due to step down in 2028 when his second term expires BBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaZimbabwe

…Super Eagles saw their 2018 kit fly off the shelves, Cameroon's 2002 sleeveless jersey caused controversy and Asamoah Gyan's missed penalty in the 2010 quarter-finals means he will forever be remembered in red and goldByIan WilliamsBBC Sport AfricaPublished19 June 2026The World Cup is about goals, drama and emotion - b…

Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital19 June 2026Firehiwot Kassa,BBC AmharicandMichael Teferi,BBC AfricaUmer ChaneThe video, filmed by a nurse at the hospital, captured Markos' concern for the chickenBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaEthiopia

Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'19 June 2026Emery MakumenoBBC Africa, KinshasaReutersEbola is spread by contact with bodily fluidsBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaDemocratic Republic of CongoEbola virus

UK law enforcement destroyed my reputation and integrity, ex-Nigerian oil minister tells BBC19 June 2026Steve SwannSociety reporterBBCDiezani Alison-Madueke was the first female president of the oil exporters' group OpecBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaNigeriaAfricaNigeria oilOil & Gas industry

US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa19 June 2026Damian ZaneHoberman Collection/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaSouth AfricaUnited States

…the technology. Very little of it has been directed at the people who will have to use it. Governments from Nigeria to Rwanda are publishing national AI strategies, while investors are accelerating capital into technology ecosystems across the continent. In Lagos, a generation of founders is building AI tools for marke…

…on credit. But the Nairobi-headquartered asset financing company is increasingly using those devices as a gateway into digital credit. According to the company, it has now served nearly 10 million customers across Africa and deployed more than $2 billion in credit. While smartphones remain its customer acquisition tool…

…the transparent walls, almost nothing is hidden. Student counsellors are fielding anxious calls from parents and students, while product managers huddle over laptops. Manish Sardana’s office sits in the middle of it all, deliberately so. On one side is the operations team; on the other, the engineers building the artif…

Table of contents When and where Why this launch matters more than usual Design and specs of the Samsung Galaxy Glasses At a glance What’s next: the display model Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Glasses? Samsung is getting ready to launch its first pair of smart glasses. Inside the company, the device is codenamed Ji…

…year’s cohort arrives amid growing debate over whether Africa can turn AI adoption into sustainable, venture-scale businesses. The selected startups offer a snapshot of that transition. Founders are moving beyond experimentation and using the technology to solve operational challenges and build products for local marke…

…guide separates what's confirmed from what remains speculation, so you know what to trust. It covers the expected launch date, pricing, key features and upgrades, and how the device compares with the Galaxy Watch 8. Has Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch 9? Not yet. As of June 19, 2026, Samsung has not sent out an Unpa…

For years, investors have judged Prosus by a single yardstick: Tencent. The Amsterdam-listed internet giant, majority-owned by South African consumer internet group Naspers, built much of its market value on an early investment in the Chinese technology company. While Prosus assembled a portfolio spanning food delivery…

USA and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti. After tournament co-hosts Mexico sealed their place in the last 32 on Thursday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, the USA or the Socceroos can join them with a victory…

…Reuters, Germany captain Joshua Kimmich and defender Antonio Rudiger are particularly focused on stopping Diomande, whose rapid rise over the last year has made him one of the tournament’s breakout stars. The 19-year-old scored his first professional goal only 13 months ago while playing for CD Leganes before securing…

…made at the 2024 Apulia Summit and targets the transnational networks that have put thousands of Nigerians at risk on routes across the Sahara and the Mediterranean. The leaders said migrant smuggling and human trafficking constitute serious transnational crimes that erode the sovereign right of states to control their…

…FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, declaring that the former Rivers State governor has justified the confidence reposed in him to transform Abuja into a modern capital city. The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke at the commissioning of Collector Road CN2 (Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard) and other road…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has admitted his side must raise their level when they face Sweden in a crucial Group F clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch go into the encounter under pressure after surrendering a late lead in a 2-2 draw against Japan in their opening game, whi…