Members of the Gambian community in Leeds speak glowingly of the "kindness" of the family.

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.

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

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

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

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

Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo has been handed a walkover in the men's 60kg because Anthony Joseph of Trinidad and Tobago, missed his call time.

Africans competing in Glasgow say the inclusive nature of the Games' schedule is helping change attitudes towards disability on the continent.

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.

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

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.

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

He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.

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

The release of the geckos on the African island is part of conservation efforts to save the species.

South African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be "amazing" to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.

They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.

After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players "feel bad" about getting married and having children.

Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.

Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.