BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 week 5 days ago
Wed, 17/07/2024 - 01:58
Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.
Tue, 16/07/2024 - 14:26
When Bobby Locke coined his immortal phrase, ‘drive for show, putt for dough’, it was just another flag the great South African planted in the story of golf.
Tue, 16/07/2024 - 01:56
Unable to earn enough at home, Syrian opposition fighters are travelling via Turkey to Niger to work as mercenaries.
Tue, 16/07/2024 - 01:35
Somali women break cultural taboos to take part in a contest aimed at giving them confidence.
Tue, 16/07/2024 - 01:29
Dozens of unique animal and insect finds have helped secure protection for an unspoilt mountain forest.
Mon, 15/07/2024 - 00:41
The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.
Sun, 14/07/2024 - 06:27
President Paul Kagame's electoral success comes with questions about his democratic credentials.
Sat, 13/07/2024 - 19:03
Ciaran Frawley kicks a last-gasp drop-goal as Ireland edge South Africa in a classic Test in Durban and earn a drawn series.
Sat, 13/07/2024 - 02:17
Zimbabwe's president launches a new investigation into ethnic massacres of the 1980s.
Fri, 12/07/2024 - 13:14
Both Equatorial Guinea and Morocco tried to persuade the Spanish-born teenage sensation to play for them.
Fri, 12/07/2024 - 02:51
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
Thu, 11/07/2024 - 19:01
South Africa split after new sports minister announces end to government funding for country’s most recognisable supporters.
Thu, 11/07/2024 - 12:20
Air quality sensors have been installed in sports facilities in six African countries to help athletes deal with increased pollution.
Thu, 11/07/2024 - 03:12
Thousands are thinking of leaving their country - but know they will miss many things about home.
Wed, 03/07/2024 - 14:28
A primary school in Chad is providing an opportunity for thousands of Sudanese refugees to resume learning.
Tue, 02/07/2024 - 14:12
Some inhalers in Nigeria have doubled or tripled in price since last year, leaving many struggling.
Mon, 01/07/2024 - 13:23
Brahim Saadoun was studying in Ukraine when the Russians invaded in February 2022.
Tue, 25/06/2024 - 21:28
At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.
Wed, 19/06/2024 - 12:02
People have been killed and injured after an enormous series of explosions destroyed the main military ammunition depot in the country's capital.
Fri, 14/06/2024 - 16:07
James Barnor, who has photographed the likes of Muhammad Ali, is being honoured in Accra.
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