BBC News - Africa
Updated: 2 days 12 hours ago
Thu, 15/05/2025 - 10:58
Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.
Thu, 15/05/2025 - 03:43
Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status?
Wed, 14/05/2025 - 17:39
Makhosazana Dlomo is South Africa's only black participant in the traditional cavalry sport of tent pegging.
Wed, 14/05/2025 - 01:31
William Ruto has the uncanny ability to attract numerous alternative handles, most are unflattering.
Mon, 12/05/2025 - 14:24
Tributes are paid to Cricket Malawi operations manager Arjun Menon, who died aged 48 in Blantyre on Saturday.
Mon, 12/05/2025 - 11:43
South Africa become the final team to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship after beating Malawi 2-0 on Sunday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.
Mon, 12/05/2025 - 01:05
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism.
Fri, 09/05/2025 - 13:08
Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.
Thu, 08/05/2025 - 23:01
Critical medicines affected by the $50m cuts include Malaria, HIV and TB drugs, the US embassy says.
Thu, 08/05/2025 - 19:38
African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.
Thu, 08/05/2025 - 17:32
Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.
Thu, 08/05/2025 - 17:10
The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.
Thu, 08/05/2025 - 02:07
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.
Wed, 07/05/2025 - 21:56
The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.
Wed, 07/05/2025 - 16:23
The four suspects – two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan – were arrested last month with 5,000 ants.
Wed, 07/05/2025 - 12:38
After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".
Wed, 07/05/2025 - 02:00
A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.
Tue, 06/05/2025 - 16:44
Nice and Burundi defender Youssouf Ndayishimiye says he always hoped football would prove to be his route out of "unimaginable poverty".
Sun, 04/05/2025 - 12:21
Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.
Sun, 04/05/2025 - 05:50
"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.
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