BBC News - Africa
Updated: 8 hours 48 min ago
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 16:22
A landmark ruling during a matrimonial case in Kenya acknowledged that housework is work.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 13:56
Vice-President Prosper Bazombanza says at least 69 more people are being treated for injuries.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 10:51
Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 09:32
A profile of BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 nominee Faith Kipyegon.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 01:05
The first year of a free trade deal in Africa has spurred investment, but more needs to be done.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 20:12
Amelie Osborn-Smith says she'd expected to lose her foot, but doctors say she'll be able to walk on it again.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 18:56
The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair?
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:58
Professor Willem Hanekom says that the Omicron variant "is spreading extraordinarily fast in South Africa".
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:33
The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:31
Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective".
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 09:18
Amelie Osborn-Smith says her brain went into "overdrive" as she fought off the reptile in Zambia.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 06:44
The shortlist for BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 award is revealed - and you can vote for your favourite.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 02:22
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 23:35
The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote.
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 01:50
Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash.
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 01:11
Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.
Sat, 12/04/2021 - 18:05
At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river.
Sat, 12/04/2021 - 10:41
Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll.
Sat, 12/04/2021 - 03:44
More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market.
Sat, 12/04/2021 - 01:41
Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time?
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