You are here

BBC Africa

Subscribe to BBC Africa feed BBC Africa
BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 day 11 hours ago

Trump to host signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 08:15
The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.
Categories: Africa

'The apprehension is palpable': Minnesota's Somali community braces for immigration crackdown

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 06:22
Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.
Categories: Africa

When are Premier League players heading to Afcon?

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 17:29
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa

Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:58
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.
Categories: Africa

Was it a coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 11:44
The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid kidnapping crisis

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 16:52
His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.
Categories: Africa

Zambian-American influencer sentenced to 18 months for hate speech

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 15:58
Known as "One Boss Lady", Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.
Categories: Africa

Salah a top professional after being dropped - Slot

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 11:19
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is a "fair assumption" that forward Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being an unused substitute against West Ham.
Categories: Africa

Devastating Zambia toxic spill seen as test of whether African nations will stand up to China

Tue, 02/12/2025 - 07:02
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.
Categories: Africa

Onana left out of Cameroon Afcon squad & coach sacked

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 23:24
Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto'o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.
Categories: Africa

History-maker Girmay signs for Iniesta's new team

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 12:58
History-making African cyclist Biniam Girmay signs for NSN Cycling - the new team co-owned by World Cup winner Andres Iniesta.
Categories: Africa

'I saw them driving over injured people' - the terrifying escape from war in Sudan

Sun, 30/11/2025 - 23:02
The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.
Categories: Africa

'Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Salah?'

Sun, 30/11/2025 - 19:09
Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Mohamed Salah after he was dropped for the 2-0 win at West Ham, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Categories: Africa

Nigerian villagers 'too scared to speak' after hundreds of schoolchildren kidnapped

Sun, 30/11/2025 - 10:05
Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.
Categories: Africa

Pointless Wales humiliated by 11-try South Africa

Sat, 29/11/2025 - 18:18
World champions South Africa humiliate woeful Wales by inflicting a record home 73-0 defeat on their hosts.
Categories: Africa

'Zaire president killed my grandad and targeted my dad' - TKV's family story

Fri, 28/11/2025 - 08:31
Heavyweight Jeamie TKV and his father share a most fascinating family story shaped by poisoning, plots and presidents.
Categories: Africa

The kidnap gangs, jihadists and separatists wreaking havoc in Nigeria

Fri, 28/11/2025 - 01:42
The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.
Categories: Africa

Soldiers seize power in Guinea-Bissau and detain the president

Thu, 27/11/2025 - 08:17
The military takeover comes as the West African nation was awaiting the results of Sunday's election.
Categories: Africa

Stone-throwing anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president

Thu, 27/11/2025 - 01:03
After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.
Categories: Africa

Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president

Thu, 27/11/2025 - 01:03
After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.
Categories: Africa

Pages