BBC News - Africa
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The announcement comes after growing reports of mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 21:22
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was "appalled" by reports that 460 civilians had been killed in el-Fasher.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 18:09
England suffer a 125-run defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-final after Laura Wolvaardt's majestic 169 and Marizanne Kapp's five-wicket haul.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:10
RSF troops executed a number of unarmed people after seizing el-Fasher, videos reviewed by BBC Verify show.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:10
RSF troops executed a number of unarmed people after seizing el-Fasher, videos reviewed by BBC Verify show.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 13:57
Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation - days after a key city falls to the RSF.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 13:39
Opposition supporters accuse the government of undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 11:22
Hadush Kebatu is flown to Ethiopia after being recaptured in London following a two-day manhunt.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:30
Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year's tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 07:58
The 91-year-old Nobel laureate in literature has been a critic of Trump's immigration policy.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 03:34
The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls.
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 19:03
Sainey Mboge was labelled a "bad influence" as a child, just for playing football. But now the Gambian is having the last laugh, having built a career in the game.
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 09:29
Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 08:21
The UN has raised the alarm over reports of "atrocities" committed by the RSF.
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 03:06
Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 03:06
Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 01:07
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
Mon, 10/27/2025 - 20:47
Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from contesting the election.
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