Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 10:09 am

Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 10:08 am

I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 8:43 am

Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns

Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 8:14 am

What happened and why?

The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 4:30 am

Blow for Kenya's ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachment

The decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua's bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 2:13 am

He told us we were slaves - The fight for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler

The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:15 am

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 6:00 pm

DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors

Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 11:55 am

'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia

Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Posted on: 6 June 2026 | 6:25 pm

Brighton agree £21.5m deal for Nigeria winger Yohanna

Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.

Posted on: 6 June 2026 | 1:25 pm

The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president

A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.

Posted on: 5 June 2026 | 6:22 pm

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple

There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

Posted on: 5 June 2026 | 4:48 pm

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

Posted on: 5 June 2026 | 10:14 am

How rise of lab-grown diamonds has affected Sierra Leone's miners

The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

Posted on: 3 June 2026 | 6:00 pm

Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.

Posted on: 3 June 2026 | 7:38 am

Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

Posted on: 3 June 2026 | 12:13 am

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern

DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Posted on: 2 June 2026 | 2:28 pm

Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan

Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.

Posted on: 2 June 2026 | 1:32 pm

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe

There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

Posted on: 1 June 2026 | 6:20 pm

Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selection

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.

Posted on: 1 June 2026 | 2:11 pm

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

Posted on: 1 June 2026 | 9:30 am

The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14

Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.

Posted on: 1 June 2026 | 7:03 am

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

Posted on: 31 May 2026 | 8:32 pm

Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad

Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Posted on: 31 May 2026 | 10:49 am