BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 day 6 hours ago
Thu, 03/08/2023 - 14:21
Morocco reach the last 16 on their Women's World Cup debut by beating Colombia - eliminating Germany in the process.
Thu, 03/08/2023 - 02:48
A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Wed, 02/08/2023 - 20:27
South Africa's dramatic progress to the Women's World Cup last 16 is dedicated to the entire country, says Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis.
Wed, 02/08/2023 - 18:53
Nigeria have a 'weapon' to give themselves an even chance of beating England in Brisbane, says former Women's World Cup keeper Racheal Ayegba.
Wed, 02/08/2023 - 13:01
Thembi Kgatlana scores a stoppage-time winner as South Africa beat Italy to book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.
Wed, 02/08/2023 - 01:26
Regional leaders have threatened military action against the junta if it refuses to give up power.
Tue, 01/08/2023 - 02:43
Ghana archaeologists say they have found 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.
Tue, 01/08/2023 - 01:59
Supporters of the military which seized power in Niger have been showing their support for Russia.
Mon, 31/07/2023 - 19:50
Ousmane Sonko is charged with stoking insurrection and his party dissolved amid increasing tensions.
Mon, 31/07/2023 - 14:10
The Republic of Ireland end their first World Cup with a 0-0 draw with Nigeria, who progress to the last-16 and could face England.
Mon, 31/07/2023 - 11:14
Zambia secure first Women's World Cup win by edging out Costa Rica in their final Group C match.
Mon, 31/07/2023 - 01:01
Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.
Sun, 30/07/2023 - 08:19
Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina makes history by becoming the first player to wear a hijab at a World Cup.
Sat, 29/07/2023 - 08:26
Doctors in Nigeria's public hospitals have started a “total and indefinite strike” over what they describe as the government’s failure to address their grievances.
Sat, 29/07/2023 - 05:26
Julius Malema divides opinion like few other politicians but he is celebrating his party's 10th anniversary.
Fri, 28/07/2023 - 19:36
After the elected president is overthrown, here’s why it matters for the region, Russia and the West.
Fri, 28/07/2023 - 18:44
A key government online platform has been down for several days and mobile money services are also affected.
Fri, 28/07/2023 - 16:37
The West African country has now faced its fifth coup since becoming independent.
Thu, 27/07/2023 - 21:29
One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.
Thu, 27/07/2023 - 20:49
With July "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis.
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