BBC News - Africa
Updated: 7 hours 39 min ago
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 19:24
Madagascar's disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 12:23
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 11:08
South Africa pull off a memorable victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup as the Proteas edge past their opponents after two super overs in Ahmedabad.
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 09:27
Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.
Tue, 02/10/2026 - 21:08
President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.
Tue, 02/10/2026 - 19:23
The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.
Tue, 02/10/2026 - 18:34
The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.
Tue, 02/10/2026 - 17:16
All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline.
Tue, 02/10/2026 - 12:20
Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.
Tue, 02/10/2026 - 11:34
Eswatini says the talks were part of regional diplomacy and not an attempt to interfere.
Tue, 02/10/2026 - 10:09
New Zealand make it two wins from two matches at the T20 World Cup after they thrash the United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets in Chennai.
Tue, 02/10/2026 - 01:47
Imagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.
Tue, 02/10/2026 - 01:47
Imagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.
Mon, 02/09/2026 - 15:45
The IOM says that almost 500 people have been reported dead or missing off Libya so far this year.
Mon, 02/09/2026 - 09:08
Police say the "transnational" criminal group has been in operation since 2017.
Mon, 02/09/2026 - 01:09
Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.
Mon, 02/09/2026 - 01:09
Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.
Sun, 02/08/2026 - 19:18
The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.
Sun, 02/08/2026 - 14:45
Eritrea has previously denied accusations that its soldiers are in Ethiopia supporting rebels.
Sun, 02/08/2026 - 12:31
Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.
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