Africa

Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease.

In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, Trump pressed Cyril Ramaphosa on widely discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa.

Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani may have a permanent smile on his face, but he will pose a serious threat to England at Trent Bridge this week, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Videos of mud-covered wrestling fights from a Ugandan town have racked up over 500 million hits on social media.

Videos of mud-covered wrestling fights from a Ugandan town have racked up over 500 million hits on social media.

An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.

Ozwald Boateng's four decades of experience was on show at the fashion world's biggest event.

Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo did not expect to be nominated for the Premier League player of the season award despite an impressive campaign with Brentford.

South African teenager Khosi Dlomo wants to encourage others to take up her little-known equestrian sport of tent pegging.

Former South Africa international Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37 after suffering a heart attack.

Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.

Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status?

Makhosazana Dlomo is South Africa's only black participant in the traditional cavalry sport of tent pegging.

William Ruto has the uncanny ability to attract numerous alternative handles, most are unflattering.

Tributes are paid to Cricket Malawi operations manager Arjun Menon, who died aged 48 in Blantyre on Saturday.

South Africa become the final team to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship after beating Malawi 2-0 on Sunday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism.

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.

Inaki Williams expressed immense pride for his Athletic Club teammates, despite their 4-1 loss to Manchester United in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday night. Athletic Club took a surprise lead at Old Trafford just before the break when Mikel Jauregizar fired a long-range strike into the net, giving the visitor .

If it 39;s so easy to get to a final, then why doesn 39;t everyone who finishes in the top three do it? In Norway, boss Ange Postecoglou took aim at Tottenham 39;s critics after they reached the Europa League final as he remained on course to continue his record of winning a trophy in his second season.