BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 week 22 hours ago
Thu, 16/10/2025 - 01:10
The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.
Wed, 15/10/2025 - 20:20
President Ruto leads the tributes to Kenya's former prime minister and long-time opposition leader.
Wed, 15/10/2025 - 19:59
Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.
Wed, 15/10/2025 - 18:51
Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.
Wed, 15/10/2025 - 18:29
Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.
Wed, 15/10/2025 - 17:20
Mourners gather in Nairobi following the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Wed, 15/10/2025 - 15:09
A dominant figure in Kenyan politics for decades, Odinga made five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.
Wed, 15/10/2025 - 12:20
Pakistan end world champions South Africa's unbeaten run by completing a 93-run victory in an entertaining and hard-fought first Test in Lahore.
Wed, 15/10/2025 - 02:15
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.
Tue, 14/10/2025 - 23:42
Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.
Tue, 14/10/2025 - 23:06
Ivory Coast and Senegal become the final two African sides to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Tue, 14/10/2025 - 17:33
Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.
Mon, 13/10/2025 - 20:01
Nadine de Klerk gets South Africa over the line again as beat Bangladesh by three wickets at the Women's World Cup.
Mon, 13/10/2025 - 01:14
Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.
Sun, 12/10/2025 - 02:27
Some question whether the 19th Century Afrikaner leader should still be memorialised.
Sat, 11/10/2025 - 01:12
Cameroon's Paul Biya promises young voters "the best is yet to come" as others hunger for "young blood".
Fri, 10/10/2025 - 19:29
Counting the cost of deadly Gen Z protests in Madagascar where most young people are unemployed.
Fri, 10/10/2025 - 19:24
A Gen Z leader in Madagascar says he has put his UK university scholarship on hold to help organise the protests.
Fri, 10/10/2025 - 09:04
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Thu, 09/10/2025 - 17:00
More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.
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