BBC News - Africa
Updated: 2 hours 38 min ago
Sun, 09/07/2025 - 01:59
The biblical site of Mount Sinai in Egypt is at the heart of an unholy row over plans to build a huge new tourism project.
Sun, 09/07/2025 - 01:59
The biblical site of Mount Sinai in Egypt is at the heart of an unholy row over plans to build a huge new tourism project.
Sat, 09/06/2025 - 22:57
Many of those killed had recently returned to the village in Borno State, following years of displacement.
Sat, 09/06/2025 - 15:22
The Salvadoran has been at the heart of an immigration row since he was mistakenly deported in March.
Sat, 09/06/2025 - 13:02
People have no access to tools or machinery to conduct their rescue efforts, Save the Children says.
Fri, 09/05/2025 - 18:56
Football legends George Weah and Didier Drogba are among the high-profile names on a new Fifa panel which aims to bolster efforts to tackle racism in the game.
Fri, 09/05/2025 - 18:43
The group has allegedly carried out murder, rape and other crimes, a UN report says.
Fri, 09/05/2025 - 17:18
It remains unclear how many people died - figures range from two to 1,000.
Fri, 09/05/2025 - 10:11
Playing for your country is the best feeling in the world, says Sak. But he never expected to get called up.
Fri, 09/05/2025 - 10:11
Playing for your country is the best feeling in the world, says Sak. But he never expected to get called up.
Fri, 09/05/2025 - 09:24
A selection of best photos from across the continent and beyond from 29 August till 4 September 2025.
Fri, 09/05/2025 - 09:24
A selection of best photos from across the continent and beyond from 29 August till 4 September 2025.
Fri, 09/05/2025 - 07:40
Nigeria's Blessing Oraekwe says it is "heartbreaking" to be barred from the World Championships in Liverpool after missing the deadline for a new genetic sex test.
Fri, 09/05/2025 - 07:40
Nigeria's Blessing Oraekwe says it is "heartbreaking" to be barred from the World Championships in Liverpool after missing the deadline for a new genetic sex test.
Thu, 09/04/2025 - 23:11
England's poor form in white-ball cricket continues as they are beaten by South Africa to lose the second one-day international and the series with a game to spare.
Thu, 09/04/2025 - 17:39
Health officials urge people to take preventive measures following a new outbreak of the deadly virus.
Thu, 09/04/2025 - 17:05
Joseph Malanji was convicted of acquiring properties and helicopters that were suspected to be the proceeds of crime.
Thu, 09/04/2025 - 13:43
The overloaded boat was carrying passengers including children when it hit a submerged tree stump.
Thu, 09/04/2025 - 08:33
One man whose family were affected tells the BBC that he can only account for two relatives, who both died.
Thu, 09/04/2025 - 02:28
A new dataset with African languages should improve access to AI for millions on the continent.
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