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Ros Atkins on… The alleged links between the UAE and Sudan's civil war

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 17:16
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan’s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

UK museum knows 'little to nothing' about new African display

Thu, 18/12/2025 - 07:10
Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke 'honest conversation'.
Categories: Africa

Liverpool rappers in Somalia during clan conflict

Thu, 18/12/2025 - 07:05
British citizens Abdifatah Gulaid and Noah Ihiekwe were seen carrying guns and parading with troops.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria allege DR Congo 'fraud' as they hunt World Cup reprieve

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 18:28
Nigeria's football federation complains to Fifa over the eligibility of certain DR Congo players who took part in their 2026 World Cup play-off.
Categories: Africa

Five of the greatest players never to win Afcon

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 14:25
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah prepares for another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles other stars who never lifted the trophy.
Categories: Africa

US accused of using illegal workers at centre processing refugee claims in South Africa

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 13:48
The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.
Categories: Africa

Shock as popular South African DJ shot dead in Johannesburg

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 09:33
This is the latest in a string of killings that have rocked the crime-ridden country in recent years.
Categories: Africa

Roads or rice fields - Madagascar's highway dilemma

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 01:04
A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.
Categories: Africa

'Felt like humiliation' - Egypt reacts to Salah's Liverpool row

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 00:32
Mohamed Salah's Liverpool row felt like "humiliation" for Egyptian fans, who are rallying behind their star man before the Africa Cup of Nations begins.
Categories: Africa

Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 18:12
The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump.
Categories: Africa

Former South Africa captain Dumke dies aged 29

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 14:32
Former South Africa women's captain Lusanda Dumke dies after being diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer.
Categories: Africa

Defenders 'scared' of Nigeria's Osimhen - Onyeka

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 14:15
Victor Osimhen is described as a striker "on another level" by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria's bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Categories: Africa

Benin have point to prove at Afcon after World Cup pain

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 13:42
Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.
Categories: Africa

Their diamond-rich land in South Africa was taken. Now they want it back

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 01:56
A two-decade old legal judgement should mean they are benefitting but they say they remain poor.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

Their diamond-rich land in South Africa was taken. Now they want it back

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 01:56
A two-decade old legal judgement should mean they are benefitting but they say they remain poor.
Categories: Africa

He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia

Sun, 14/12/2025 - 02:05
As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.
Categories: Africa, Russia & CIS

He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia

Sun, 14/12/2025 - 02:05
As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.
Categories: Africa

Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city

Sat, 13/12/2025 - 17:33
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.
Categories: Africa

Street art festival sees Lagos turned into 'open-air gallery'

Sat, 13/12/2025 - 17:24
Nigeria's biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.
Categories: Africa

Six players to watch at Afcon 2025

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:30
BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.
Categories: Africa

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