BBC News - Africa
Updated: 13 hours 25 min ago
Thu, 05/02/2026 - 18:15
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.
Thu, 05/02/2026 - 00:26
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says she would take a sex test if it allowed her to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games.
Wed, 04/02/2026 - 01:41
Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.
Tue, 03/02/2026 - 14:30
Eight African nations will be represented in Milan-Cortina - can any bring home medals?
Tue, 03/02/2026 - 01:13
Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.
Mon, 02/02/2026 - 10:56
South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie says "no formal decision" has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.
Mon, 02/02/2026 - 02:12
The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
Sun, 01/02/2026 - 18:41
England captain Fran Williams laments her team's performance as they are beaten 65-50 by South Africa in their series decider in Johannesburg.
Sun, 01/02/2026 - 01:00
The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.
Sat, 31/01/2026 - 23:03
BBC Scotland looks at the rise of Motherwell's Tawanda Maswanhise this season.
Sat, 31/01/2026 - 01:05
The Ugandan president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.
Thu, 29/01/2026 - 20:41
Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.
Thu, 29/01/2026 - 18:55
Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique
Tue, 20/01/2026 - 18:16
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.
Mon, 19/01/2026 - 19:12
Senegalese fans celebrate their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fri, 16/01/2026 - 17:52
Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.
Fri, 09/01/2026 - 15:23
A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.
Fri, 02/01/2026 - 10:20
According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam.
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