BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 week 6 days ago
Thu, 23/01/2025 - 01:37
For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest cemetery in Kaduna.
Wed, 22/01/2025 - 16:50
Real Valladolid accuse Manchester City of encouraging one of their players to break his contract to force through a move to the Premier League club.
Wed, 22/01/2025 - 13:03
Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi talks to BBC Sport Africa about his foundation and why he feels impelled to give back to Nigeria.
Wed, 22/01/2025 - 11:38
Cindy Ngamba, who will make her professional debut in London on 7 March, hopes to land a world title shot within a year.
Wed, 22/01/2025 - 01:05
The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.
Tue, 21/01/2025 - 01:21
The Baye Fall don't fast or perform five daily prayers - they believe hard work is the way to heaven.
Fri, 17/01/2025 - 08:44
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Fri, 17/01/2025 - 04:46
Seven years after Samantha Pendo's death her parents are still waiting for the trial of officers to begin.
Thu, 16/01/2025 - 19:39
The army under Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is accused of committing lethal attacks on civilians.
Thu, 16/01/2025 - 19:23
Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.
Thu, 16/01/2025 - 18:41
At least 78 bodies and more than 240 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.
Thu, 16/01/2025 - 18:34
The decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship until August is welcomed by officials in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Thu, 16/01/2025 - 17:34
The president's son is known for his controversial tweets - and he hasn't changed after a week off.
Thu, 16/01/2025 - 13:19
Former world number two Ons Jabeur in tears on court as she struggles with breathing difficulties during her third-round Australian Open victory.
Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:21
Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania's health minister says.
Thu, 16/01/2025 - 01:06
Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.
Wed, 15/01/2025 - 18:42
Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.
Wed, 15/01/2025 - 16:02
Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.
Wed, 15/01/2025 - 15:19
East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.
Tue, 14/01/2025 - 13:09
Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.
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