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Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 13:24
Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming'

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 11:37
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive?

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 11:03
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive?

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 11:03
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'I was not thinking to run a world record'

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 13:18
Kenya's new sporting icon Sabastian Sawe admits his world record time at the London Marathon came as a surprise.

'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record

Tue, 28/04/2026 - 12:17
Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

How special Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 13:49
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

The detained anti-colonial activist grabbing attention in West Africa: Who is Kemi Seba?

Sun, 26/04/2026 - 01:09
The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism

Sat, 25/04/2026 - 01:08
Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match

Fri, 24/04/2026 - 17:10
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

Fri, 24/04/2026 - 15:57
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 09:47
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
Categories: Africa, European Union

This man was jailed for five years over Nigeria's End Sars protests and then freed without trial

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 01:37
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 01:37
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row

Thu, 23/04/2026 - 01:33
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 19:33
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.
Categories: Africa, European Union

'I cried so hard' - the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 14:10
Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

'I cried so hard' - the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 14:10
Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Taiwan president cancels Eswatini trip after African countries close airspace

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 08:25
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.
Categories: Africa, European Union

UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 06:01
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
Categories: Africa, European Union

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