BBC News - Africa
Updated: 15 hours 39 min ago
Mon, 12/11/2023 - 08:55
Kenya has experienced three nationwide blackouts in the last four months, the latest on Sunday evening.
Mon, 12/11/2023 - 01:55
The BBC visits the Central African Republic to see why Russian Wagner forces are so popular there.
Sun, 12/10/2023 - 22:07
Seven others including three charity staff were injured in what the Red Cross has called a "deliberate attack".
Sun, 12/10/2023 - 04:33
Many people are disgruntled with the president's handling of the economy after a decade in power.
Sat, 12/09/2023 - 19:59
Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.
Sat, 12/09/2023 - 19:08
Some 40 million people will vote in a country the size of Western Europe, home to vast mineral resources.
Sat, 12/09/2023 - 16:26
Turkey wants to arrest Mohammed Hassan Cheikh Mohamud after a motorcycle courier died in a traffic accident.
Sat, 12/09/2023 - 13:09
A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.
Sat, 12/09/2023 - 12:03
The polls in a handful of constituencies could give the government a constitution-changing majority.
Sat, 12/09/2023 - 02:28
The term "coloured" is a slur in the US, but for millions of South Africans it is part of their identity.
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 18:15
Hildegard Steenkamp stole huge amounts from the healthcare company she worked at for over 13 years.
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 17:56
Rwanda has facilities ready to host asylum seekers but some there are not sure it is a good idea.
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 14:27
With the African Footballer of the Year set to be named on Monday, who are among the star names to miss out on the award?
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 11:04
It means the UK has spent £240m on the scheme, despite no asylum seekers being sent to the African nation.
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 03:51
The CCC faces by-elections after an "imposter" expels its MPs - to the delight of the ruling party.
Fri, 12/08/2023 - 03:49
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:44
People have been ordered to stay home after a blast in an industrial zone causes major destruction.
Thu, 12/07/2023 - 15:30
The concert is part of a planned touring series curated by the rapper that will expand across Africa.
Thu, 12/07/2023 - 14:41
Kenya follows Malawi in sending casual farm workers to fill a labour shortage on Israel's farms.
Thu, 12/07/2023 - 14:12
A state of emergency is declared in the country after massive blast at an industrial area.
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