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Widespread delays hit Uganda election amid internet shutdown

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 09:32
The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 01:27
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

All you need to know about Afcon 2025

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 00:17
BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Morocco face Senegal in the final of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Mane destroys Salah's Afcon dream again - will he get another chance?

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 22:56
Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition?

Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for many African countries

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 19:29
The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who "would take welfare and public benefits".
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Burkina Faso sack coach as Mali hit by resignations

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 17:07
Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali's football federation resign.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Why Osimhen has become 'king of Nigerian football'

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 09:52
Nigeria face a huge semi-final against Africa Cup of Nations hosts and favourites Morocco on Wednesday.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Adesanya set for return - but could it be the end?

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:35
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to action for the first time in over a year when he faces Joe Pyfer in Seattle, Washington on 28 March.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 01:37
The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Gabon's government lifts sanctions on team and Aubameyang

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 18:07
Gabon's government lifts the sanctions it imposed on the national team and striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after their exit from Afcon 2025.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Operation against Nigerian kidnapping gang kills '200 bandits' - official tells BBC

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 17:09
The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Eritrea included in Afcon 2027 preliminary qualifying

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 15:27
Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Will voters in one of the world's youngest countries give an 81-year-old another term?

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 01:22
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will voters give an 81-year-old another term?

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 01:22
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
Categories: Africa, European Union

'Miracle baby' born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 18:39
Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 12:25
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 11:48
Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 11:43
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 11:43
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

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