BBC News - Africa
Updated: 9 hours 51 min ago
Tue, 04/28/2020 - 18:57
The ex-PM and presidential hopeful Guillaume Soro was tried for embezzlement in absentia.
Tue, 04/28/2020 - 14:01
An international aid group warns that vulnerable countries need urgent help to avoid major outbreaks.
Tue, 04/28/2020 - 12:38
The two officers in Paris were filmed using an extremely offensive word for North Africans.
Tue, 04/28/2020 - 12:18
The authorities look at whether an apparent spike in deaths in the north is down to coronavirus.
Tue, 04/28/2020 - 01:22
What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns.
Tue, 04/28/2020 - 00:38
There will be new nationwide measures, including a night-time curfew and mandatory face masks.
Mon, 04/27/2020 - 18:07
An operation that killed two al-Shabab militants also killed two civilians and injured three more.
Mon, 04/27/2020 - 17:58
The photos spread after a model told women to download gay apps to see how common homosexuality is.
Mon, 04/27/2020 - 15:56
Queues stretch 30km at the Kenya-Uganda border after coronavirus tests were imposed for lorry drivers.
Mon, 04/27/2020 - 12:50
Zeinab Badawi mourns her cousin Dr Adil El Tayar, who died protecting others from Covid-19.
Mon, 04/27/2020 - 01:04
Ken Walibora died on 10 April and left behind a generation of Kenyans who grew up on his books.
Sun, 04/26/2020 - 14:28
The medics are among 1,200 sent to countries that requested help from the communist state.
Sun, 04/26/2020 - 07:46
Big-name celebrities and artists have been going online to entertain their fans during the pandemic.
Sun, 04/26/2020 - 02:38
Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.
Sun, 04/26/2020 - 01:11
Countries have taken different routes in imposing restrictions - which ones are working against the virus?
Sun, 04/26/2020 - 00:15
Everton say they are "appalled" after images emerge appearing to show striker Moise Kean at a house party.
Sat, 04/25/2020 - 01:06
A second locust invasion hits East Africa, raising fears of more hunger amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, 04/24/2020 - 19:39
At least 12 rangers died in an ambush by suspected Rwandan rebels, the deadliest attack in recent years.
Fri, 04/24/2020 - 17:38
Police seize leader of sect that wants to revive pre-colonial Kongo kingdom, following deadly clashes.
Fri, 04/24/2020 - 15:29
BBC Africa's Ashley Lime demonstrates tips from experts on how to stay positive during the pandemic.
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