Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.

Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will "fight" for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven, who qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, wants to play for England at senior level.

An official involved with the World Cup Pride Match says there has been no contact from Fifa about their plans, despite the Egyptian FA's complaint.

Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.