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The detained anti-colonial activist grabbing attention in West Africa: Who is Kemi Seba?

Sun, 26/04/2026 - 01:09
The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism

Sat, 25/04/2026 - 01:08
Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match

Fri, 24/04/2026 - 17:10
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

Fri, 24/04/2026 - 15:57
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 09:47
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
Categories: Africa, European Union

This man was jailed for five years over Nigeria's End Sars protests and then freed without trial

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 01:37
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 01:37
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 01:33
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 19:33
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.
Categories: Africa, European Union

'I cried so hard' - the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 14:10
Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

'I cried so hard' - the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 14:10
Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Taiwan president cancels Eswatini trip after African countries close airspace

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 08:25
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.
Categories: Africa, European Union

UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 06:01
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Guinea Bissau's Djabi seriously injured in stabbing

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 15:50
Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Korir defends Boston Marathon title with course record

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 20:30
Kenya's John Korir sets a new course record of two hours, one minute and 52 seconds to win a second successive Boston Marathon.
Categories: Africa, European Union

'They told me he was dead': Children born near Kenyan army base learn truth about UK soldier dads

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 01:07
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
Categories: Africa, European Union

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

Sun, 19/04/2026 - 01:09
One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Zimbabwe's iconic stone birds were taken by colonialists. Finally, they're all back home

Sat, 18/04/2026 - 01:04
For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe's borders.
Categories: Africa, European Union

What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence?

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 18:53
The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.
Categories: Africa, European Union

'I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 01:54
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
Categories: Africa, European Union

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