BBC News - Africa
Updated: 3 hours 22 min ago
Fri, 12/05/2025 - 15:45
There is evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and the concealment of bodies, 17 embassies say.
Fri, 12/05/2025 - 15:24
Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.
Fri, 12/05/2025 - 15:11
Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.
Fri, 12/05/2025 - 12:55
South Africa extend head coach Rassie Erasmus' contract until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
Fri, 12/05/2025 - 11:33
Kenya becomes the first African country to secure US health funding since cuts to foreign aid by Trump.
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 17:54
South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 17:23
Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi's social media accounts for violating their policy.
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 08:15
The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 06:22
Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 19:27
South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 19:27
South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:29
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:29
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 13:58
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:44
The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:32
The president says the US will "go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country".
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 01:07
The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.
Tue, 12/02/2025 - 17:51
Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.
Tue, 12/02/2025 - 16:52
His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.
Tue, 12/02/2025 - 15:58
Known as "One Boss Lady", Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.
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