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Group of 20 graduates rescued after being abducted in Nigeria

6 hours 7 min ago
The group was kidnapped earlier this month while travelling for a national service programme.

Why Zimbabwe tycoon 'Sir Wicknell' was loved and hated in Africa

15 hours 6 min ago
Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.

Eritrean troops move deep into Ethiopia's Tigray region, residents tell BBC

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 20:40
Residents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.

Ten people linked to Kenya's first-ever Ebola case quarantined as screening concerns grow

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 14:46
The patient passed through multiple cities in DR Congo, drove to Uganda and eventually flew to Kenya.

Kenya must be 'clean' to be credible, says Wada chief

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 12:42
Wada president Witold Banka says Kenya must strengthen testing, investigations and anti-doping enforcement before hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

Egyptian journalists from fact-checking website facing terrorism charges

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 14:12
Matsda2sh rejects the accusation by prosecutors that its entire newsroom belongs to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.

Seven arrested for using Ghanaian banknotes to make 'money bouquets'

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 14:00
The arrests are part of the country's efforts to curb the misuse and abuse of the national currency.

Cheetahs to play European games in Swansea

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 10:16
South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches this season at St Helen's in Swansea, the home of Welsh side Ospreys.
Categories: Africa

Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer

Sun, 04/10/2026 - 01:37
Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.
Categories: Africa

The South African men trying to end violence against women: 'Every man needs to play a part'

Sat, 03/10/2026 - 01:56
The discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem with violence against women.
Categories: Africa

Pretorius breaks Gayle's T20 record score

Sat, 03/10/2026 - 00:22
Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic fixture in South Africa.
Categories: Africa

'I reduced my running because of urine leaks' – Commonwealth finalist Korir

Fri, 02/10/2026 - 16:11
Kenyan runner Naomi Korir was born with fistula, a condition which can cause the uncontrolled leakage of urine or faeces.
Categories: Africa

'Knowledge is power' - Awoniyi

Fri, 02/10/2026 - 14:48
Nigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi explains why he values education so highly, having completed a course which could see him become one of football's future leaders.
Categories: Africa

Making politics 'fun, trendy, sexy': How Gen Z could shape Kenya's next election

Fri, 02/10/2026 - 01:46
A voter mobilisation campaign has registered huge numbers of young people but it is not clear who they are backing.
Categories: Africa

Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash

Thu, 01/10/2026 - 09:29
Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to African presidents and lucrative government contracts.
Categories: Africa

Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests

Thu, 01/10/2026 - 09:04
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Dangote: 'Nobody can make Africa great but us'

Thu, 01/10/2026 - 08:24
Africa's richest man says Africans should take the fate of their continent in their own hands, rather than relying on foreigners.
Categories: Africa

Dangote: 'Nobody can make Africa great but us'

Thu, 01/10/2026 - 08:24
Africa's richest man says Africans should take the fate of their continent in their own hands, rather than relying on foreigners.
Categories: Africa

Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC

Wed, 30/09/2026 - 17:04
The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
Categories: Africa

Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations

Wed, 30/09/2026 - 14:06
The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
Categories: Africa

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