BBC News - Africa
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Fri, 19/01/2024 - 16:56
The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy.
Fri, 19/01/2024 - 15:02
Cindy Mothogaathobogwe steers wildlife safari tourists on a Mokoro canoe through the Okavango Delta.
Fri, 19/01/2024 - 02:09
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
Fri, 19/01/2024 - 02:08
Police struggle as cash-in-transit heists increase and the murder rate hits a 20-year high.
Thu, 18/01/2024 - 16:04
Fans in Lagos are cautiously optimistic ahead of the Super Eagles' clash with the host nation.
Thu, 18/01/2024 - 12:32
Fourteen hours and over 880km from Ghana to Ivory Coast. Would you do that to support your team?
Wed, 17/01/2024 - 22:20
A blast in a Nigerian city has killed two people and injured 77 others.
Fri, 17/11/2023 - 08:35
At least 50 people are said to have died so far with over 7,000 suspected cases.
Fri, 17/11/2023 - 03:01
The African music star mulls her 40-year career, which is to be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall.
Fri, 17/11/2023 - 02:35
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
Thu, 16/11/2023 - 21:48
Joseph Boakai has a tiny lead over President Weah, with results from 85% of polling stations counted.
Thu, 16/11/2023 - 19:33
President Rajoelina is seeking a third term in a poll that has been marred by an opposition boycott.
Thu, 16/11/2023 - 19:24
Mohamed Salah hits four goals for Egypt in 2026 World Cup qualifying but Nigeria are held to a draw at home by minnows Lesotho.
Thu, 16/11/2023 - 18:19
Australia are through to the World Cup final after a tension-filled three-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata.
Thu, 16/11/2023 - 17:53
Julie Mehretu's painting becomes the most expensive by an African-born artist to be sold at auction.
Thu, 16/11/2023 - 15:28
Lawmakers approve the sending of police officers even though a legal challenge is being heard.
Thu, 16/11/2023 - 12:32
Money-saving measures are announced by President Lazarus Chakwera following IMF funding.
Thu, 16/11/2023 - 01:26
Graveyards, bridges and harvests are swept away in the worst floods to hit Somalia in a century.
Thu, 16/11/2023 - 01:01
When Morocco beat Spain at last year's World Cup, it was a result that struck at the core of a long, complicated relationship between the two countries.
Wed, 15/11/2023 - 15:13
A year after being gripped by drought, the country is experiencing exceptional flooding.
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