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Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates

10 hours 44 min ago
The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.
Categories: Africa, Défense

'It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond': Sierra Leone hit by lab-grown challenge

19 hours 49 min ago
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 18:12
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 14:38
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 09:39
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 07:13
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 21:28
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 20:32
Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 16:51
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
Categories: Africa, Défense

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 01:20
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selection

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 21:11
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 16:30
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 14:03
Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 03:32
Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad

Sun, 31/05/2026 - 17:49
Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finals

Sat, 30/05/2026 - 15:49
Munster's United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

Sat, 30/05/2026 - 04:56
South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitions

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 17:03
Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 10:09
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 20:50
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
Categories: Africa, Afrique

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