BBC News - Africa
Updated: 17 hours 44 min ago
Sun, 22/03/2026 - 01:55
How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.
Sat, 21/03/2026 - 20:02
Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde says it was like "a dream" after becoming the youngest woman to make a T20 international century at the age of 15 years and 223 days.
Fri, 20/03/2026 - 01:06
Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.
Thu, 19/03/2026 - 18:12
Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is "unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it".
Thu, 19/03/2026 - 07:01
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
Thu, 19/03/2026 - 07:01
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
Thu, 19/03/2026 - 07:01
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
Thu, 19/03/2026 - 04:16
At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.
Wed, 18/03/2026 - 19:50
The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Wed, 18/03/2026 - 19:50
The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Wed, 18/03/2026 - 18:36
The return of southern white rhinos from the country comes after Ugandan poachers once wiped them out.
Wed, 18/03/2026 - 16:48
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.
Wed, 18/03/2026 - 16:41
BBC Sport journalists and pundits look at what happened at the chaotic Afcon final, and what comes next.
Wed, 18/03/2026 - 13:54
Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.
Wed, 18/03/2026 - 06:54
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.
Tue, 17/03/2026 - 01:08
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
Tue, 17/03/2026 - 01:08
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
Mon, 16/03/2026 - 19:13
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.
Mon, 16/03/2026 - 01:05
Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.
Sun, 15/03/2026 - 01:01
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.
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