BBC Africa

A two-decade old legal judgement should mean they are benefitting but they say they remain poor.

A two-decade old legal judgement should mean they are benefitting but they say they remain poor.

As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.

As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.

The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

Nigeria's biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou suggests he could fight UFC legend Jon Jones or ex-boxing world champion Deontay Wilder in 2026.

The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Terrified residents say heavy artillery and gunfire has hit Uvira, the gateway to Burundi.

The US Treasury said the network of four entities and four individuals is primarily Colombian.

The two four-storey buildings that came down in Fez contained eight families, state media report.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

BBC Sport explores Mohamed Salah's personality with help from the people who know him best.

The organisation behind the LGBTQ+ "Pride Match" at the 2026 World Cup say they intend to push forward with their plans despite one of the teams involved objecting to Fifa.

The organisation behind the LGBTQ+ "Pride Match" at the 2026 World Cup say they intend to push forward with their plans despite one of the teams involved objecting to Fifa.

His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.