BBC News - Africa
Updated: 2 hours 54 min ago
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 10:24
Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 06:46
The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 01:43
Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 01:43
Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 01:43
Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 21:05
Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 21:05
Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 20:42
Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 19:20
The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 16:35
Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 14:14
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 12:43
Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.
Mon, 02/23/2026 - 19:10
Shimron Hetmyer stars as West Indies maintain their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 107-run win over Zimbabwe to start their Super 8 stage.
Mon, 02/23/2026 - 15:01
A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.
Mon, 02/23/2026 - 14:17
England and South Africa postpone a T20 international series against each other which was originally planned for next winter.
Mon, 02/23/2026 - 13:21
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.
Mon, 02/23/2026 - 13:21
Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.
Mon, 02/23/2026 - 07:08
Dr Carrie Ruxton was surprised when a Kenyan cyclist got in touch asking if the bike could help her country's paracycling team.
Mon, 02/23/2026 - 00:35
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle are the latest Premier League players to be sent racist abuse on social media this weekend.
Sun, 02/22/2026 - 14:52
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
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