BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 day 23 hours ago
Fri, 22/12/2017 - 15:46
Liberians are due to go to the polls on 26 December.
Fri, 22/12/2017 - 13:17
How hand-made candles from Swaziland are competing with mass-produced rivals from China.
Fri, 22/12/2017 - 12:56
If Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of the ANC becomes South Africa's president, he will need a robust economic strategy.
Fri, 22/12/2017 - 09:25
The man who served as Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's deputy is attempting to follow in her footsteps.
Fri, 22/12/2017 - 09:22
The former footballer running to be Liberia's next president is the star of a rags-to-riches tale.
Fri, 22/12/2017 - 09:18
A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this week.
Fri, 22/12/2017 - 01:40
John Mwafute harnessed the power of a nearby waterfall to bring electricity to more than 250 homes.
Thu, 21/12/2017 - 13:51
With Jacob Zuma no longer leader of the ANC, we ask what next for the South African president.
Thu, 21/12/2017 - 11:44
The new ANC leader pledges "radical economic transformation" for South Africa.
Thu, 21/12/2017 - 01:45
Juma Hamisi lost his leg in a bus accident but now he plays sport for his country.
Thu, 21/12/2017 - 01:14
Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at why Nigerians believe they will be the lucky ones to reach Europe.
Wed, 20/12/2017 - 11:49
Zahia Benkara was hated by both religious conservatives and secular society. So how did she win?
Wed, 20/12/2017 - 07:11
Utensils and bottles of urine were also allegedly found in parliament as politicians expressed their disapproval.
Wed, 20/12/2017 - 01:11
Officers in Nigeria's city of Lagos are on the hunt for fake drugs to save lives.
Wed, 20/12/2017 - 01:02
South African firm Poynting in a global leader in the design and manufacturing of antennae.
Mon, 18/12/2017 - 12:24
Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are the nominees for the Confederation of African Football's Player of the Year award.
Mon, 18/12/2017 - 12:21
Delegates are selecting a replacement for Jacob Zuma as head of South Africa's ruling party.
Mon, 18/12/2017 - 12:17
The two ethnic groups share a long border and have fought in the past over wells and grazing land.
Mon, 18/12/2017 - 11:42
On-loan defender Ahmed Hegazi joins West Bromwich Albion on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.
Sun, 17/12/2017 - 22:21
Egyptian third seed Mohamed Elshorbagy beats his brother Marwan to win his first World Squash Championships title in Manchester.
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