BBC News - Africa
Updated: 2 hours 6 min ago
Tue, 05/25/2021 - 01:09
Families were separated as people fled the lava after Saturday night's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo.
Tue, 05/25/2021 - 00:50
This comes after reports that President Bah Ndaw was held by soldiers, raising fears of another coup.
Mon, 05/24/2021 - 17:11
Hundreds of homes have been destroyed in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupted.
Mon, 05/24/2021 - 11:59
The South African Football Association condemns the abuse of Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane before Mamelodi Sundowns match.
Mon, 05/24/2021 - 02:07
As Eritrea marks 30 years of independence from Ethiopia, a former fighter reflects on what has been achieved.
Sun, 05/23/2021 - 22:53
Raja Casablanca are the big winners on Sunday beating Orlando Pirates 4-0 to reach the African Confederation Cup semi-finals along with Pyramids, Coton Sport and JS Kabylie.
Sun, 05/23/2021 - 18:01
People are telling of their fears after a volcano erupted in DR Congo, sending lava towards homes.
Sun, 05/23/2021 - 12:00
Muslim volunteers in Senegal are organising dignified funerals for the unidentified dead.
Sun, 05/23/2021 - 10:05
Thousands flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupts near Goma city.
Sun, 05/23/2021 - 02:05
Ladi Ladebo, who has died aged 78, was a passionate campaigner against looted artefacts.
Sun, 05/23/2021 - 00:46
Residents of Goma flee to safety as nearby Mount Nyiragongo throws huge lava fountains into the air.
Sat, 05/22/2021 - 20:33
Holders Al Ahly reach the African Champions League semi-finals as Esperance, Wydad Casablanca and Kaizer Chiefs also advance.
Sat, 05/22/2021 - 16:00
Gen Lecointre says he believes Europe will still be fighting jihadism in the Sahel in 10 years time.
Sat, 05/22/2021 - 02:40
Japanese composer Keiko Fujiie and Burkina Faso griot Maboudou Sanou helm an ambitious new opera.
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 23:24
An unknown number of his aides also died in the north-western Kaduna state, officials say.
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 16:48
Burkinabe triple jumper Hugues Fabrice Zango says he needs to take care after an injury to his Olympic-rival Christian Taylor.
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 12:09
There is a shortage of specialised staff and equipment such as oxygen monitors, researchers find.
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 01:20
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 01:17
It's the most vaccinated country in the world, but infections have risen in the island nation.
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 01:01
BBC correspondent Mayeni Jones looks at conflicting desires for democracy and security in Chad following the death of President Idriss Déby.
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