BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 week 6 days ago
Thu, 08/08/2024 - 18:04
Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.
Thu, 08/08/2024 - 01:49
Most of President William Ruto's plans for the economy since coming to power are in tatters.
Wed, 07/08/2024 - 19:50
Ethiopia is still counting the cost of a two-year war in the country, with around 100 athletes among the casualties of the conflict.
Wed, 07/08/2024 - 11:46
Attackers came shouting the man's name before setting his cafe on fire in Belfast.
Wed, 07/08/2024 - 11:24
B-Girl El Mamouny is one of two representatives for her country and part of the very first cohort to enter breakdancing at the Olympics.
Wed, 07/08/2024 - 01:10
After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.
Tue, 06/08/2024 - 13:25
Kenya's most-decorated runner, Eliud Kipchoge is aiming to become the first Olympian to win three successive marathon gold medals.
Tue, 06/08/2024 - 08:53
A look at Lesotho, where more people take their own lives than anywhere else in the world.
Fri, 02/08/2024 - 04:48
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
Fri, 02/08/2024 - 04:19
Cat owners may need to get a licence, ensure their pet is vaccinated - and "won't disturb the peace".
Thu, 01/08/2024 - 23:32
Tatjana Smith claims her second medal of Paris 2024 after finishing second in the final of the women's 200m breaststroke.
Thu, 01/08/2024 - 21:19
The conflict and restrictions on aid deliveries are to blame as the siege of el-Fasher city continues.
Thu, 01/08/2024 - 21:09
Nationwide protests against the rising cost of living are marred by looting in Kano.
Thu, 01/08/2024 - 20:33
Imane Khelif reaches the quarter-finals of the women's 66kg at the Olympics as Angela Carini abandons their bout after 46 seconds.
Thu, 01/08/2024 - 19:19
Crystal Palace sign winger Ismaila Sarr from Marseille for a fee in the region of £12.5m.
Thu, 01/08/2024 - 15:11
Left-back Yasser Larouci joins Championship side Watford on loan from Troyes.
Thu, 01/08/2024 - 08:43
Invasive birds are a major nuisance on the coast and there are fears they could travel inland.
Wed, 31/07/2024 - 23:35
The USA cruise to a 103-86 victory over South Sudan to qualify for the Olympic men's basketball quarter-finals.
Wed, 31/07/2024 - 20:34
Viral footage appears to show schoolchildren in Cape Town "selling" off black classmates.
Wed, 31/07/2024 - 19:09
Nigerian officials are trying to work out how Favour Ofili’s name was left off the entry list for the women’s 100m at Paris 2024.
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