BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 day 6 hours ago
Wed, 04/08/2026 - 01:15
The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.
Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:00
The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.
Tue, 04/07/2026 - 15:24
Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.
Tue, 04/07/2026 - 15:06
Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a "race against the clock" to find others affected.
Tue, 04/07/2026 - 08:41
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.
Mon, 04/06/2026 - 19:31
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.
Mon, 04/06/2026 - 19:20
Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.
Mon, 04/06/2026 - 18:06
There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.
Mon, 04/06/2026 - 01:32
Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.
Sat, 04/04/2026 - 20:30
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.
Sat, 04/04/2026 - 12:15
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
Sat, 04/04/2026 - 02:17
People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.
Sat, 04/04/2026 - 02:17
People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.
Fri, 04/03/2026 - 18:22
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
Fri, 04/03/2026 - 13:11
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.
Thu, 04/02/2026 - 20:35
More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya's foreign minister says.
Thu, 04/02/2026 - 17:13
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.
Thu, 04/02/2026 - 14:11
Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 18:26
Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.
Wed, 04/01/2026 - 17:13
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.
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