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South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 07:01
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

King praises 'living bridge' with Nigeria at glitzy banquet

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 04:16
At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Senegal government alleges corruption over Afcon

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 19:50
The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Forty years after the last one was poached, rhinos are back in the wild in Uganda

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 18:36
The return of southern white rhinos from the country comes after Ugandan poachers once wiped them out.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Celebrations in Morocco but devastation in Senegal after Afcon decision

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 16:48
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'The longest VAR check in history' - the fallout from shock Afcon decision

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 16:41
BBC Sport journalists and pundits look at what happened at the chaotic Afcon final, and what comes next.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Afcon final chaos - key questions answered

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 13:54
Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.

Chinese national charged for trying to smuggle 2,000 ants from Kenya

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 06:54
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 01:08
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 19:13
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

'We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 01:05
Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 01:01
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.

Fears for press freedom as tycoon takes control of East Africa's largest media house

Sat, 14/03/2026 - 01:39
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

Ghana star to deny rape charges, UK court hears

Fri, 13/03/2026 - 12:48
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Globetrotting Constantine back in charge of Rwanda

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 20:06
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men's national team on a two-year contract.
Categories: Africa, France

One house, two faiths, one fasting season

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:40
Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.
Categories: Africa, France

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 01:04
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 01:04
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.
Categories: Africa, France

New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 22:30
Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.
Categories: Africa, France

French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:24
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.
Categories: Africa, France

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