BBC News - Africa
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Wed, 07/30/2025 - 20:41
At least 22 people have died in the most widespread protests Angola has seen in recent years.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 18:36
Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 16:22
They are barred from areas like mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining and curio shops.
Wed, 07/30/2025 - 01:00
Greek migration minister Thanos Plevris says his country faces a "state of emergency".
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 19:54
Ouattara is the poll's frontrunner as numerous major challengers have been banned from running.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 17:58
Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 15:23
Alain Faso, a pro-junta activist from Burkina Faso, died while in custody in Ivory Coast.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:53
England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:53
England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 14:45
Middlesbrough complete their second signing of the summer after agreeing a five-year deal with Abdoulaye Kante from French club Troyes.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 13:40
"People are fed up, hunger is rife," activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 13:17
Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 10:43
After Nigeria sealed their 10th African title, several issues need to be addressed to boost women's football on the continent.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 10:43
After Nigeria sealed their 10th African title, several issues need to be addressed to boost women's football on the continent.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 01:11
The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.
Tue, 07/29/2025 - 01:11
The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.
Mon, 07/28/2025 - 16:13
They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.
Mon, 07/28/2025 - 10:05
Most of the dead were worshippers taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials said.
Mon, 07/28/2025 - 01:59
The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict.
Mon, 07/28/2025 - 01:59
The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict.
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