BBC News - Africa
Updated: 5 hours 4 min ago
Sun, 07/11/2021 - 16:36
Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing.
Sun, 07/11/2021 - 11:26
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for coronavirus as his side build up to the series against the British and Irish Lions.
Sun, 07/11/2021 - 01:18
Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up.
Sat, 07/10/2021 - 23:11
Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says.
Sat, 07/10/2021 - 01:18
In 1994, 60 children at a Zimbabwe school said they'd seen a "UFO" - a BBC crew was first on the scene.
Sat, 07/10/2021 - 01:13
The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19.
Fri, 07/09/2021 - 13:02
Formula E will race in South Africa next season as part of its 16-race calendar.
Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:54
Jehan Sadat, whose husband was assassinated in a televised event in 1981, has died at the age of 88.
Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:41
Huge crowds attend the funeral of influential Nigerian preacher TB Joshua in Lagos.
Fri, 07/09/2021 - 08:08
As the world's youngest nation turns 10, we explore some fascinating facts about its culture.
Fri, 07/09/2021 - 01:34
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond
Thu, 07/08/2021 - 16:46
South Africa's ex-president turned himself in on Wednesday after being sentenced for contempt.
Thu, 07/08/2021 - 14:55
Jacob Zuma achieves political ignominy as the first former president of South Africa to be jailed.
Thu, 07/08/2021 - 00:07
The ex-president was given a 15-month jail term after he failed to attend a corruption inquiry.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 19:59
Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi have been told they can't run in the women's 400m in Tokyo.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:55
South Africa's police have until Wednesday to arrest ex-president Jacob Zuma after a court order.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:29
The megaship Ever Given is finally leaving the Suez Canal after a deal is struck with Egypt.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:17
Former international Taribo West is upset with Nigeria FA president Amaju Pinnick's threats to stop local players moving to 'smaller clubs' overseas.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 11:26
Drones, lasers and thermal technology are being used to locate hidden landmines. Thousands are still scattered across the country - a legacy from its civil war.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 10:48
South Africa's Akani Simbine breaks the African 100m record as Burkina Faso's Fabrice Hugues Zango sets a new continental mark for the triple jump.
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