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Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race

5 hours 1 min ago
President Museveni has about 76% of the vote with results in from nearly half of all polling stations.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Tragic death of Adichie's young son highlights poor state of Nigeria's health sector

13 hours 56 min ago
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof'

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 21:22
Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels as tensions rise

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 18:57
Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

BBC reports from Uganda polling station hit by technical problems

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:54
Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Eto'o handed ban and fine for misconduct at Afcon

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 15:46
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Morocco set for derby with Algeria in Wafcon 2026 group

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 15:20
Morocco are handed a North African derby with Algeria and holders Nigeria will face Zambia in the group stage at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Widespread delays hit Uganda election amid internet shutdown

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 09:32
The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 01:27
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

All you need to know about Afcon 2025

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 00:17
BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Morocco face Senegal in the final of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Mane destroys Salah's Afcon dream again - will he get another chance?

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 22:56
Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition?

Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for many African countries

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 19:29
The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who "would take welfare and public benefits".
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Burkina Faso sack coach as Mali hit by resignations

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 17:07
Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali's football federation resign.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:15
With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Why Osimhen has become 'king of Nigerian football'

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 09:52
Nigeria face a huge semi-final against Africa Cup of Nations hosts and favourites Morocco on Wednesday.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Adesanya set for return - but could it be the end?

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 08:35
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to action for the first time in over a year when he faces Joe Pyfer in Seattle, Washington on 28 March.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 01:37
The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 01:37
The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Gabon's government lifts sanctions on team and Aubameyang

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 18:07
Gabon's government lifts the sanctions it imposed on the national team and striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after their exit from Afcon 2025.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Operation against Nigerian kidnapping gang kills '200 bandits' - official tells BBC

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 17:09
The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

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