BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 week 5 days ago
Thu, 02/11/2023 - 08:18
It is a year since a peace deal was agreed to end the bloody conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
Wed, 01/11/2023 - 16:33
The Queen joined a traditional dance in Nairobi and stopped to feed orphaned elephants.
Wed, 01/11/2023 - 15:59
The Rafah crossing with Gaza has been open and shut frequently over the years. Why is it so contentious for Egypt?
Thu, 26/10/2023 - 16:06
Niger's PM says that Ecowas sanctions, including cutting off electricity supply, medicines and food, after a military coup are injustice unlike any other.
Fri, 06/10/2023 - 01:54
The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.
Fri, 06/10/2023 - 01:39
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
Thu, 05/10/2023 - 17:33
The new border force is designed to curb rising illegal immigration - a major political issue.
Thu, 05/10/2023 - 16:28
Police deny opposition leader's claims he was grabbed by 'goons' after landing at the airport.
Thu, 05/10/2023 - 14:45
The island nation's highest court says the ban on gay sex does not reflect "indigenous values".
Thu, 05/10/2023 - 13:50
Egyptians are gripped by a dramatic start to their country's early presidential election campaign.
Thu, 05/10/2023 - 09:59
President Ruto announces his biggest cabinet shake-up since he took office more than a year ago.
Thu, 05/10/2023 - 09:35
Zimbabwe's 'forgotten' first black cricketer Henry Olonga felt 'hated' for 20 years after risking his life with a protest against Robert Mugabe.
Thu, 05/10/2023 - 03:10
Evidence suggests voice cloning tools were used to impersonate the ex-president of Sudan on TikTok.
Wed, 04/10/2023 - 19:24
Ghana was once the shining star of Africa, with the fastest-growing economy in the world in 2019. But in 2022, it all came crashing down.
Mon, 02/10/2023 - 17:41
Celebrated doctor Denis Mukwege won over the world - now his sights are set on leadership back home.
Mon, 02/10/2023 - 07:17
Videos are being shared across social media of the blaze which local media says has injured more than 20 people.
Mon, 02/10/2023 - 02:07
More than 130,000 migrants have entered Italy this year. Many try to head further into Europe.
Mon, 02/10/2023 - 01:34
BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades.
Sun, 01/10/2023 - 01:23
Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria.
Sat, 30/09/2023 - 10:15
Napoli said they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stopped short of publicly apologising to him.
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