BBC News - Africa
Updated: 19 hours 52 min ago
Mon, 07/14/2025 - 09:44
Cameroon's Paul Biya, 92, has been power since 1982 and could govern until he is nearly 100.
Mon, 07/14/2025 - 07:00
A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents.
Sun, 07/13/2025 - 23:37
Nigeria win Group B at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and Algeria finish second after the two sides play out a goalless draw in Casablanca.
Sun, 07/13/2025 - 23:16
Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Sun, 07/13/2025 - 22:04
It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.
Sun, 07/13/2025 - 18:51
The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.
Sun, 07/13/2025 - 18:51
The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.
Sun, 07/13/2025 - 18:51
The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.
Sun, 07/13/2025 - 01:40
The US wants rights to DR Congo's minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.
Sun, 07/13/2025 - 01:40
The US wants rights to DR Congo's minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.
Sun, 07/13/2025 - 01:40
The US wants rights to DR Congo's minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.
Sat, 07/12/2025 - 23:52
Morocco and Zambia both seal 1-0 wins to secure passage to the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Sat, 07/12/2025 - 19:31
Reigning world champions South Africa make light work of an early red card for forward Jasper Wiese to thump Italy 45-0 in Gqeberha.
Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:40
More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".
Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:40
More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".
Sat, 07/12/2025 - 02:40
More than 100 people have been killed in a wave of protests and public anger, described as "unprecedented".
Fri, 07/11/2025 - 23:38
South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals.
Fri, 07/11/2025 - 20:35
Mali edge closer to a quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Ghana.
Fri, 07/11/2025 - 18:57
A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.
Fri, 07/11/2025 - 18:57
A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.
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