BBC News - Africa
Updated: 11 hours 47 min ago
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 14:14
The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 12:14
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N'Tam against such a long wait for elections.
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 09:23
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 05:14
The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 05:14
The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.
Thu, 01/22/2026 - 05:14
The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 19:19
Kizza Besigye's wife has been to visit him at Luzira Prison and says he is extremely weak.
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 18:49
After chaotic scenes in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport Africa explores what else we learned from just under a month of competition in Morocco.
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 18:49
After chaotic scenes in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport Africa explores what else we learned from just under a month of competition in Morocco.
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 18:49
After chaotic scenes in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport Africa explores what else we learned from just under a month of competition in Morocco.
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 18:16
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 18:16
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 18:10
The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 17:34
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has not commented on the accusations from Burkina Faso.
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 15:38
Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 12:16
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 11:05
The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent.
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 01:30
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 01:30
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 01:30
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.
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