BBC News - Africa
Updated: 24 min 42 sec ago
Mon, 05/16/2022 - 20:29
It reverses a decision by his predecessor Donald Trump to withdraw some 700 troops from the country.
Mon, 05/16/2022 - 17:58
Martha Karua, a former rival who once served as justice minister, joins the ticket of ex-PM Raila Odinga.
Mon, 05/16/2022 - 16:58
He has made history, becoming the country's president for the second time in a competitive vote.
Mon, 05/16/2022 - 15:11
Ashanti Gold and Inter Allies are relegated to the third tier of Ghanaian football as players and officials from both clubs are sanctioned for match-fixing.
Mon, 05/16/2022 - 09:57
Sabrina Dhowre Elba visits Somalia and Kenya on behalf of the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
Mon, 05/16/2022 - 01:35
Europe is desperately seeking alternative sources of gas after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Sun, 05/15/2022 - 23:47
Rugby World Cup-winning South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies is arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly causing "malicious damage to property" on a flight from Dubai.
Sun, 05/15/2022 - 16:59
The killing of a Christian woman accused of blasphemy triggers a wave of disinformation on social media.
Sun, 05/15/2022 - 15:19
William Ruto, a frontrunner in this year's presidential election, picks businessman Rigathi Gachagua.
Sun, 05/15/2022 - 12:00
Kenya's Olympic rugby sevens star Dennis Ombachi on dealing with his bipolar disorder as he urges others with mental health issues to seek treatment.
Sun, 05/15/2022 - 10:29
One of dozens of train passengers abducted in March said she had been freed on "compassionate grounds".
Sun, 05/15/2022 - 09:17
Al Ahly will bid for an unprecedented third straight African Champions League title against Wydad Casablanca in the final on 30 May.
Sun, 05/15/2022 - 09:08
Only MPs, voting in a heavily fortified zone, will decide on who will lead the troubled country.
Sun, 05/15/2022 - 04:07
How Peace Hyde went from teaching science in the UK to making the first Netflix Africa reality TV series.
Sat, 05/14/2022 - 18:39
Demonstrators have been demanding the release of two suspects held over the murder of a Christian student.
Sat, 05/14/2022 - 12:26
This Sunday, Somalia will hold its long-awaited presidential elections. But why is it significant?
Sat, 05/14/2022 - 02:25
Some 20 million people face severe hunger but aid agencies say the world's attention is on Ukraine.
Fri, 05/13/2022 - 17:57
Anna Qabale Duba says the $250,000 prize money will help expand her school for children and adults.
Fri, 05/13/2022 - 13:22
The co-creator of the Netflix show Young, Famous & African spoke to us about the show's success.
Fri, 05/13/2022 - 12:38
The decision by Nigeria's government to withdraw the nation from all international basketball is "heart-wrenching", says Upe Atosu.
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