BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 day 11 hours ago
Mon, 01/08/2024 - 01:04
Forced abortions and other atrocities are alleged by dozens of ex-followers of a charismatic televangelist.
Sun, 01/07/2024 - 01:37
The government wants Kenya's three million motorbike taxi riders to go green but only a few have done so.
Sun, 01/07/2024 - 01:04
A wildlife cameraman's close encounter with a silverback as he filmed a process designed to save the species.
Sat, 01/06/2024 - 19:38
The election body disqualifies three ministers and four governors from last month's chaotic vote.
Sat, 01/06/2024 - 09:22
Two rulings make it less likely that opposition leader Ousmane Sonko can contest next month's election.
Sat, 01/06/2024 - 00:48
Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua will face ex-UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
Fri, 01/05/2024 - 20:33
The freeing on parole of the ex-athlete reignites the discussion about violence against women in South Africa.
Fri, 01/05/2024 - 18:10
No pirates were found on board the ship when commandos boarded it, Indian navy officials say.
Fri, 01/05/2024 - 17:34
Zambia can win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite missing the past three tournaments, according to captain Lubambo Musonda.
Fri, 01/05/2024 - 16:06
The former athlete shot Reeva Steenkamp multiple times through a closed bathroom door in 2013.
Fri, 01/05/2024 - 14:14
The South African runner was freed on parole 11 years after murdering his girlfriend.
Fri, 01/05/2024 - 12:10
The film has grossed over $1m in domestic theatres since it was released on 15 December last year.
Thu, 01/04/2024 - 16:48
The Hollywood star was moved by the BBC story of the student who pedalled 4,000km to get to a university.
Thu, 01/04/2024 - 13:49
Just 107 overs are bowled as India beat South Africa in the shortest Test to produce a winner in the history of the game.
Wed, 01/03/2024 - 19:07
West African leaders had tried to broker a deal for Ernest Bai Koroma to go into exile, the BBC understands.
Wed, 01/03/2024 - 01:56
The president waged a nationalist campaign, while the opposition was divided.
Tue, 01/02/2024 - 19:02
South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, triggering Israeli outrage.
Tue, 01/02/2024 - 16:39
Nandre Burger laughs off criticism from Kevin Pietersen that he is too smiley on the cricket pitch.
Tue, 01/02/2024 - 16:36
In an angry reaction, Somalia says the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal is a violation of its sovereignty.
Tue, 01/02/2024 - 02:02
After scoring a global hit with her summer anthem Water, Tyla comes fourth in the BBC Sound of 2024.
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