BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 week 6 days ago
Mon, 18/11/2024 - 01:30
Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.
Sun, 17/11/2024 - 02:13
Some pioneers see it as opportunity but others fear the continent's creativity will be stripped for profit.
Sat, 16/11/2024 - 21:08
South Africa prove too strong for England at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, as Cheslin Kolbe scores twice in a nine-point win.
Sat, 16/11/2024 - 12:41
A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.
Fri, 15/11/2024 - 14:26
What's it like to be the child of the world's longest detained journalist? Dawit Isaak's daughter speaks to the BBC.
Fri, 15/11/2024 - 08:34
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Thu, 14/11/2024 - 14:57
John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.
Wed, 13/11/2024 - 09:08
Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.
Tue, 12/11/2024 - 18:46
Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.
Tue, 12/11/2024 - 01:36
In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.
Mon, 11/11/2024 - 04:50
With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.
Tue, 05/11/2024 - 00:44
The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.
Fri, 25/10/2024 - 11:53
How much do we really understand about the virus formerly known as monkeypox?
Thu, 17/10/2024 - 16:45
Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.
Wed, 16/10/2024 - 01:31
The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.
Thu, 03/10/2024 - 19:49
DR Congo-born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged 58 from brain cancer.
Fri, 23/08/2024 - 08:28
Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.
Fri, 23/08/2024 - 02:28
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
Thu, 22/08/2024 - 19:49
A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905.
Thu, 22/08/2024 - 19:46
Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is eager to help Bayer Leverkusen reach new heights after going unbeaten to win a domestic double last season.
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