Africa

Barcelona stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captaincy on Thursday as a feud escalated between the Germany goalkeeper and the club over his injury status amid the Catalans 39; attempts to register new signings.

Villarreal CF have acknowledged new signing Thomas Partey 39;s involvement in legal proceedings in England. The Spanish La Liga side on Thursday confirmed the signing of the 32-year-old on a free transfer on a two-year deal.

Cameroon's Paul Biya would stay in power until he's 99 if he wins October's election.

Communications Director of Berekum Chelsea, Isaac Obeng, says they are anticipating a tough clash against Asante Kotoko in their opener of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The Blues will face the Porcupine Warriors in the opener of their opener at the Golden City Park.

Communications Director of Berekum Chelsea, Isaac Obeng, has lauded Asante Kotoko as the top club in Ghana ahead of their clash in the opening fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. Speaking in an interview with Luv FM, Obeng admitted that facing the Porcupine Warriors in their first match will be a daunting task for his side.

Black Queens midfielder Jennifer Cudjoe believes Ghana rsquo;s recent campaign at the Women rsquo;s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has equipped the team well ahead of their crucial 2026 WAFCON final qualifying clash against Egypt.

The plane lost signal just three minutes after take off according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

Zambia's government says the water is safe to drink after the US embassy ordered its staff to withdraw.

Former Egypt striker Mido, no stranger to controversy in his playing career, is aiming to unearth the next generation of talent in Cairo.

Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure.

The former speaker has been an MP since 2000 and was preparing to defend his parliamentary seat in October.

The authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, described as a "national tragedy".

D'Tigress won their seventh Afrobasket title over the weekend and a spot at the World Cup.

After missing out on Wafcon 2024, Tanzania forward Aisha Masaka says social media has helped her stay in touch with home and lifted her spirits.

An undercover BBC investigation reveals the women who involve children as young as 13 in sex work.

'Trailblazing' Peace Lekuru, who has signed for York Valkyrie, is 'hopefully the first of many'.

Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Two African nations have taken criminals from other countries deported from the US.

Despite criticism, the Congolese government says the deal with raise the profile of the country.