africa
Ivory Coast score nine against Seychelles for record victory
Ivory Coast crushed Seychelles 9-0 in Abidjan on Friday to create a record winning margin for a World Cup qualifier in Africa.
Is this the end of French neo-colonialism in Africa?
The anger against the French has been so intense that it has provoked at least seven coups in Africa.
Racism and geopolitics in South Africa
Institutional racism in colonies, migration, flawed anti-monarchy sentiments stemming from personal vendettas, and the need for rebellion permeate the lives of these characters.
World should push for peace in Sudan
Otherwise, we might have another major humanitarian crisis on our hands
Africa’s achievements in the FIFA World Cup over the years
The African teams can go head-to-head with the powerhouses of football.
Moroccan flags fly around Arab World in mark of World Cup pride
The flags, team jerseys and billboards with players are on full display in Rabat ahead of Morocco's World Cup semi-final against France on Wednesday, but the team will have support much farther afield as the first Arab or African side to get that far.
OPINION / Why it’s okay to forget the books you read
What makes them my favourites, if I can’t remember the names of the engrossing characters or the details of the intricate plots in some of my “favourite” books?
Over 80 migrants feared drowned off Tunisia coast
Dozens of African migrants are feared to have drowned after their boat capsized off the coast of Tunisia after setting of for Europe from Libya, a government source and the Tunisian Red Crescent have said on Thursday.
Cyclone unleashes huge floods leaving 350 dead in southern Africa
Aid workers rush to rescue victims clinging to trees and crammed on rooftops Tuesday after a cyclone unleashed devastating floods in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. More than 350 people were confirmed dead, hundreds were missing and thousands more were at risk.
Underage African footballers 'trafficked' to Laos
African footballers as young as 14 are being trafficked to Asia and forced to sign contracts, the BBC has learnt.
HIV: UN meets goal to treat 15 million
The goal to get HIV treatment to 15 million people by the end of 2015 has already been met, says the United Nations Aids agency.
South Sudan conflict: Army 'raped and torched girls'
South Sudan's army and allied militias "abducted, torched and gang-raped girls" during fighting against rebel forces, a UN report says.
Church shootings: Obama condemns 'blight' of racism
Racism remains "a blight" on society, US President Barack Obama says, in the wake of the killing of nine African-Americans in a South Carolina church.
Jennifer Lopez Moroccan concert sparks calls for minister's resignation (video)
Concert by the pop star Jennifer Lopez in Morocco has led to calls for the country's communication minister to resign, according to local media.
International effort rescues over 5,000 Mediterranean migrants
Corpses of 17 migrants along with 454 survivors were brought ashore in Sicily by an Italian naval vessel.
Liberia declared Ebola-free after weeks of no cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola virus, as the country has had no new cases in 42 days.
Central African Republic militias to free child soldiers
UN says armed groups in Central African Republic agrees to release all the children working with them and end child recruitment
Wildlife decline may lead to 'empty landscape'
Populations of some of the world's largest wild animals are dwindling, raising the threat of an "empty landscape", say scientists.
IS shows purported executions of Ethiopia Christians in Libya
The Islamic State jihadist group has released a video purportedly showing the executions of some 30 Ethiopian Christians in Libya.