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Fans, food and fast feet: Africa's top shots
Posted on Friday September 19, 2025

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

US deportees sue Ghana over 'illegal' detention
Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025

Despite opposition to the deal, Ghana's president says 40 more deportees will arrive from the US.

At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire
Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025

Some commercial workers in Afriland Towers jumped out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started.

Malawi's parties warned not to prematurely declare election victory
Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025

The parties of both President Lazarus Chakwera and his main rival, Peter Mutharika, say they won Tuesday's poll.

Togo leader's sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule
Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025

Marguerite Gnakadé has become a vocal critic of Togo's long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé.

Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down
Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025

A specialist took the gold artefact from a Cairo museum and sold it through a jeweller, officials say.

African pride as Rwanda prepares for cycling history
Posted on Thursday September 18, 2025

Rwanda will make history when it becomes the first African nation to host cycling's Road World Championships from 21-28 September.

Trucks set ablaze as militants block key Senegal-Mali trade route
Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025

Islamists fighters are trying to prevent deliveries of fuel and other essential supplies to landlocked Mali.

'The hungry can't stay silent' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola
Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial
Posted on Tuesday September 16, 2025

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring involving Ugandan women unmasked by BBC
Posted on Sunday September 14, 2025

Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

Malawi - where the petrol queue might overshadow the queue to vote
Posted on Sunday September 14, 2025

With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday's vote.

The 'iron lady' taking a shot at Ivory Coast's presidency
Posted on Saturday September 13, 2025

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

Party like it's 2018 - Ethiopians celebrate their new year
Posted on Thursday September 11, 2025

Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.

Fatal dam collapse: 'How do you restart from nothing?'
Posted on Thursday September 11, 2025

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

The Africans to watch at the World Athletics Championships
Posted on Thursday September 11, 2025

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, World Indoor 800m winner Prudence Sekgodiso and 5000m world record holder Beatrice Chebet are among those hoping to make their mark in Tokyo.

Childhood obesity: The South African campaigners fighting for healthy food
Posted on Wednesday September 10, 2025

The UN says the number of obese teenagers has nearly tripled globally in the last two decades.

Chebet focused on 'crazy dream' of historic double in Tokyo
Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

Kipyegon wins historic fourth world 1500m gold
Posted on Tuesday September 16, 2025

Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

Why did Partey play v Spurs hours before rape charge court appearance?
Posted on Wednesday September 17, 2025

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey plays for Villarreal against Tottenham, a day before he is set to appear in court on rape and sexual assault charges.

England and South Africa draw T20 series after washout
Posted on Sunday September 14, 2025

The series-deciding third T20 between England and South Africa is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain.

South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand
Posted on Saturday September 13, 2025

New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

Black Ferns beat South Africa to reach semis
Posted on Saturday September 13, 2025

Defending champions New Zealand overcome a slow start and a spirited South Africa side to seal their spot in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

'Rugby's changed my life' - Hele's tough rise
Posted on Friday September 12, 2025

South Africa number eight Aseza Hele has been a star of the Women's Rugby World Cup and plays on Saturday against New Zealand in her country's first quarter-final.

Are we using the wrong world map?
Posted on Monday September 15, 2025

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Your fast fashion could end up as this beach trash in Ghana
Posted on Thursday August 28, 2025

Ghana has been described as the fashion industry’s dumping ground.

Tyla learns how to prep for Notting Hill Carnival
Posted on Thursday August 21, 2025

Radio 1Xtra presenter Nadia Jae shares her top tips for Notting Hill Carnival with singer Tyla.

Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade
Posted on Tuesday July 29, 2025

England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.

BBC goes inside rebel-held city in DR Congo
Posted on Wednesday July 23, 2025

The BBC revisits the city of Goma six months after it was seized by M23 rebels.

The Wafcon star who is also a doctor
Posted on Tuesday July 22, 2025

Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.


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