BBC News - Africa
Updated: 3 weeks 17 hours ago
Thu, 25/01/2024 - 10:10
The six have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2021 coup plot.
Thu, 25/01/2024 - 09:41
The government is assessing the value of the mineral reserves, which have been found in six counties.
Wed, 24/01/2024 - 23:01
Treasures taken 150 years ago will go back, the BBC can reveal, in a possible model for other disputes.
Wed, 24/01/2024 - 03:44
Reports of hundreds of children dying of starvation are trickling in from remote areas in Tigray.
Mon, 22/01/2024 - 15:08
Can Joseph Boakai, 79, change Liberia's fortunes, as he takes over from ex-footballer George Weah?
Sun, 21/01/2024 - 03:22
A BBC investigation exposes a sprawling network of fake social media accounts operating in Uganda.
Sat, 20/01/2024 - 04:03
President Félix Tshisekedi had threatened that he could take the war to Rwanda if re-elected.
Fri, 19/01/2024 - 19:40
Over half the world’s population is represented by the organisation but is it still relevant today?
Fri, 19/01/2024 - 18:45
Ghanapiano is the name they give their fusion sound, linking the best of West and South African styles.
Fri, 19/01/2024 - 17:13
On the streets of Johannesburg, security firms are battling with vehicle robberies in broad daylight.
Fri, 19/01/2024 - 16:56
The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy.
Fri, 19/01/2024 - 15:02
Cindy Mothogaathobogwe steers wildlife safari tourists on a Mokoro canoe through the Okavango Delta.
Fri, 19/01/2024 - 02:09
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
Fri, 19/01/2024 - 02:08
Police struggle as cash-in-transit heists increase and the murder rate hits a 20-year high.
Thu, 18/01/2024 - 16:04
Fans in Lagos are cautiously optimistic ahead of the Super Eagles' clash with the host nation.
Thu, 18/01/2024 - 12:32
Fourteen hours and over 880km from Ghana to Ivory Coast. Would you do that to support your team?
Wed, 17/01/2024 - 22:20
A blast in a Nigerian city has killed two people and injured 77 others.
Fri, 17/11/2023 - 08:35
At least 50 people are said to have died so far with over 7,000 suspected cases.
Fri, 17/11/2023 - 03:01
The African music star mulls her 40-year career, which is to be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall.
Fri, 17/11/2023 - 02:35
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
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