BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 day 4 hours ago
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 14:16
A ceremony is being held at a Cambridge college to mark the official transfer of ownership.
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 13:49
Meet Amadou Krubally, the Gambian bidding to become his country's first Winter Olympian in 100 days' time.
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 03:15
The generals fear they are at risk if civilian rule demands accountability, argues Alex de Waal.
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 01:32
The actress tells the BBC that nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals.
Tue, 10/26/2021 - 20:57
Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya.
Tue, 10/26/2021 - 17:51
Former internationals Joseph-Antoine Bell and El Hadji Diouf praise Cameroon's stadia for January's Africa Cup of Nations.
Tue, 10/26/2021 - 17:23
Gen Burhan also said he had taken the deposed prime minister to his house "for his own safety."
Tue, 10/26/2021 - 17:20
Watch as Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is sent to Britain to stand trial.
Tue, 10/26/2021 - 13:22
Quinton de Kock makes himself unavailable for South Africa's T20 World Cup match against West Indies after refusing to take the knee.
Tue, 10/26/2021 - 07:02
Ramadan Abedi and his wife Samia Tabbal are under surveillance by Libyan authorities, the BBC confirms.
Tue, 10/26/2021 - 02:20
Aisha Yerima, who was kidnapped aged 21, tells of her time living with militants in Nigeria.
Mon, 10/25/2021 - 22:56
Soldiers are said to have opened fire on large crowds opposing the military takeover.
Mon, 10/25/2021 - 18:00
Nigeria unveils the e-Naira, the first time an official body in Africa has launched a digital currency.
Mon, 10/25/2021 - 11:16
Monday's reported coup comes after weeks of tension between the military and civilian leaders.
Mon, 10/25/2021 - 07:59
It comes amid rising tensions between the country's military and civilian transitional authorities.
Mon, 10/25/2021 - 02:02
The EU and US threaten punitive action against the government and rebels as conflict escalates.
Mon, 10/25/2021 - 01:04
A report into alleged human rights abuses during the rule of former president Jammeh has been delayed.
Sun, 10/24/2021 - 13:50
Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey smashed the women's half marathon record by running 62 minutes and 52 seconds in Valencia.
Sun, 10/24/2021 - 11:58
The suspected terrorist bombing comes a week after the UK warned about a possible attack.
Sun, 10/24/2021 - 11:30
Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one.
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