BBC News - Africa
Updated: 3 hours 8 min ago
Thu, 11/01/2018 - 13:09
The Confederation of African Football is to take over payment of all referees officiating games on behalf of African football's ruling body in a bid to stamp out corruption.
Thu, 11/01/2018 - 07:41
Nigerian TV presenter Yewande Osamein moved from Lagos to London for job prospects but doesn't want people to know she grew up in London.
Wed, 10/01/2018 - 03:19
Ongoing wars, terrorism and growing Western involvement in Africa are set to be key themes in 2018.
Tue, 09/01/2018 - 02:00
Tobi Ibitoye went from the odd black kid to a pop star, epitomising Romania's changing attitude.
Mon, 08/01/2018 - 02:54
African millennials explain to Catherine Byaruhanga the attraction of risky cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
Sun, 07/01/2018 - 01:06
The AfroPunk festival, celebrating alternative black culture, comes to Africa for the first time.
Sun, 07/01/2018 - 01:06
The AfroPunk festival, celebrating alternative black culture, comes to Africa for the first time.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 16:52
Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah's win as African Player of the Year 2017 is dividing some social media users.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 16:06
One tourist dies and 15 others are injured as the hot air balloon crashes near Luxor.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 13:49
Senegalese teenager Krepin Diatta says signing for Club Brugge in Belgium from Norwegian side Sarpsborg is the best thing for his career.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 13:46
Accomplished brewmaster and microbrewery owner Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela talks about her business.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 13:33
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah wins the Confederation of African Football Player of the Year award.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 13:26
Schoolgirls in northern Nigeria are learning to support themselves.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 12:51
African artists are enjoying an increasingly high profile at global exhibitions.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 12:26
Touring test side faces inconvenience in a city getting to grips with water shortages.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 11:26
Alioune Diop is based in Senegal but his favourite football team is French club Olympique de Marseille.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 11:23
George Weah invites Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to his inauguration as the new president of Liberia.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 08:23
Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala wins the Women's Player award again as Egypt's Pharaohs are named National team of the Year.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 01:33
How drug-carrying drones could help save lives in far-flung places.
Fri, 05/01/2018 - 01:24
Who is behind the massive increase in the illicit trade of rhino horn?
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