You are here

BBC Africa

Subscribe to BBC Africa feed BBC Africa
BBC News - Africa
Updated: 17 hours 53 min ago

Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns

Thu, 21/05/2026 - 01:47
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 19:05
Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 16:37
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 16:29
Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 10:04
The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 20:05
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

Ghana to face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 qualifying

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 17:56
Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 13:10
The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 01:01
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

Sun, 17/05/2026 - 20:06
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

Ngannou tells Jones to exit UFC contract after quick KO

Sun, 17/05/2026 - 06:07
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

SA clubs could withdraw from European competitions

Sat, 16/05/2026 - 13:35
A major review into the schedule of South African rugby union could result in their clubs withdrawing from European club competitions.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

Zaha omitted from Ivory Coast World Cup squad

Fri, 15/05/2026 - 18:43
Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast's World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 18:24
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

Springboks' Ntlabakanye given 18-month doping ban

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 16:39
South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is banned for 18 months for breaking anti-doping rules - ruling him out of the 2027 World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 08:25
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
Categories: Africa, France

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 07:09
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 07:09
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
Categories: Africa, France

Afcon final 'deficiencies' dealt with - Motsepe

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 16:56
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation.
Categories: Africa, Afrique, Russia & CIS

Afcon final 'deficiencies' dealt with - Motsepe

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 16:56
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation.
Categories: Africa, France

Pages